Surya Temple

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  • Location
    Location

    Rahiliya, Mahoba

  • Coordinates
    Lat/Long

    25.26426, 79.84312

  • Connectivity
    Connectivity

    Mahoba City Road (2km)

  • Visiting Time
    Visiting Time

    6 AM to 8PM

  • Structure Type
    Structure Type

    Temple

  • Dating Back To
    Dating Back To

    9th Century

  • ASI
    ASI

    No

  • Age Range
    Age Range

    Open For All Ages

About

Highlights

    Ancient Sun Shrine – Dedicated to Lord Surya, constructed by Chandela king Rahila Dev between 890–915 CE, predating Konark temple

    Masterful Architecture – Built in Pratihara style with a panchayatana layout, ornate shikhara, granite walls, and a carved sanctum housing a 1.36 m Surya idol

    ASI Protected But Neglected – Officially a protected monument, though it faces decay and is lesser-known compared to Konark


Description

Located southwest of Mahoba, the Rahiliya Sun Temple is a 9th–10th century heritage site commissioned by Chandela ruler Rahila Dev. Exemplifying Nagara‑Pratihara architecture, the temple features a granite panchayatana layout crowned by an elegant shikhara. Once enshrining a grand Surya idol, it also includes the Suraj Kund, a sacred reservoir used for ritual bathing. Though weathered by time and past invasions, this ASI-protected monument is now recognized as a significant yet lesser-known gem of Bundelkhand’s architectural legacy.

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