00:00The divine Sun Temple of Gwalior
00:03Gwalior, the historical city of Madhya Pradesh, known for its forts and palaces, is also home to modern architecture.
00:09Gwalior's Sun Temple is a wonderful example of
00:11It is also known as Birla Surya Mandir. Located near Residency Road in Murar district, this temple is very close to the city centre.
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00:17It is only five kilometers away from Gwalior Railway Station and Bustain, making it very easy to reach here.
00:24This temple was built by the family of the famous industrialist Shri Ghanshyam Das Birla under his inspiration.
00:30Its foundation stone was laid on 19 January 1984 and exactly four years later, on 23 January 1988, it was opened to devotees.
00:37was opened for
00:39This temple is a grand replica of the world famous Konark Sun Temple of Odisha.
00:44Made of a combination of red sandstone and white marble, this structure is the first in the 20,500 sq ft area.
00:50Here you can see the chariot with the Sun God riding on horses.
00:54The idol of the Sun God in the sanctum sanctorum and the rays of the sun falling on the temple
00:58voice over
00:59The temple faces east
01:01Its structure is such that the first rays of the sun fall directly on the idol of the Lord.
01:07373 beautiful sculptures have been carved in the entire complex which mesmerize the viewers.
01:12Surya Van and Environment, View, Garden The lush green garden surrounding the temple is called Surya Van.
01:20gives a feeling of peace
01:21The water reservoirs, fountains and roaming peacocks here make this place like a hermitage.
01:27The temple is open from 6 am to 6 pm and entry is completely free.
01:31Devotees also visit the nearby Nag Devta Temple with great enthusiasm.
01:43If you are looking for peace and divinity then do visit here once.
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