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Sun temple, a magnificent construction of Ranakpur was built in 13th century, located at a distance of 98 kms from Udaipur. The temple had undergone a reconstruction in 15th century after being totally demolished by natural catastrophe. Dedicated to the Sun God, the Sun temple has mind blowing carvings of warriors and horses, majestically engraved with porcelain of angels and other divine figures. The Sun temple faces towards east having a workroom coronet with a shikhara adorned with an octogonal mandapa preceding the sanctum.
 Ranakpur is an important pilgrimage center of Rajasthan eminent for the majestic Sun temple. Local people also named it as Surya Mandir festooned with six varandas. The outcrops on the external chamber are sculpted with imagery of the Sun God seated on (a chariot) of nurturing horses. The sun temple at Ranakpur is the ultimate example of finest architectural style and splendor. Built with intricately ornamented white lime stone, the sun temple makes a sure visit to Rajasthan for worldwide traveler.
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