Rare ancient sanctuaries dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) grace the mountain ridges of Uttarakhand. The 9th-century Katarmal Sun Temple in Almora stands alongside Konark and Martand as one of India’s most monumental solar architectural treasures, constructed so the first dawn rays illuminate the sanctum sanctorum.
Rare ancient sanctuaries dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) grace the mountain ridges of Uttarakhand. The 9th-century Katarmal Sun Temple in Almora stands alongside Konark and Martand as one of India’s most monumental solar architectural treasures, constructed so the first dawn rays illuminate the sanctum sanctorum.
Monumental 9th-century Katyuri solar temple complex with 44 shrines perched at 2,116 m near Almora.
