Martanda

The Martanda Surya Temple in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India is a magnificent ancient temple dedicated to the Sun God. Built in the 8th century by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty, the Martanda temple is famous for its architectural masterpiece and historical significance. Nestled between lush hills and lush greenery, the temple once stood as a symbol of the region’s cultural and religious wealth and even today is a testament to the rich heritage of Kashmir, displaying intricate carvings, pillars long and central courtyards where rituals and ceremonies had once conducted And continues to delight historians, where one gets a glimpse of Kashmiri architecture and craftsmanship of the glorious past in its natural surroundings a it is in the beautiful.

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