Martand Sun Temple
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| Creators | Lalitaditya Muktapida |
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| District | Anantnag |
| Deity | Martand |
| Surya | |
| Completed | 8th century |
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| ID | 2075441 |
About Martand Sun Temple
The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was destroyed during the sultanate of Sikandar Butshikan.
