Deo Surya Mandir

Deo Surya Mandir
Devark, Dewark
Deo Sun Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
FestivalsChhath
Location
LocationDeo, Bihar, India
Geographic coordinates24°39′32″N 84°26′13″E / 24.658791°N 84.437026°E / 24.658791; 84.437026
Architecture
Architect(s)According to ASI. built in 8th century[1]
TypeMix of Nagara architecture, Dravidian architecture & Vesara architecture
CompletedAccording to ASI. built temple in fifth to sixth century
Website
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Deo Sun Temple is a Hindu temple in Bihar, India. The temple is a solar shrine, dedicated to Surya, the sun god, for Chhath Puja. The temple is located in Deo Town, Aurangabad. The Temple is unique as it faces west, the setting sun, not the usual rising sun.[2] It is considered to be one of the most sacred places for sun worshiping and Chhath Puja.

  1. ^ "Deo Sun Temple". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Deo Sun Temple". The Times of India.