Martand Sun Temple

Martand Sun Temple
Central shrine of the temple ruins
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAnantnag district
DeitySurya (Martand)
Location
LocationAnantnag
StateJammu and Kashmir
CountryIndia
Martand Sun Temple is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Martand Sun Temple
Location within Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
Martand Sun Temple is located in India
Martand Sun Temple
Location within India
Geographic coordinates33°44′44″N 75°13′13″E / 33.74556°N 75.22028°E / 33.74556; 75.22028
Architecture
TypeAncient Indian
CreatorLalitaditya Muktapida
Completed8th century CE
Demolished15th century CE

Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), India. It dates back to the eighth century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism; Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand (मार्तण्ड, Mārtaṇḍa). The temple was destroyed by Sikandar Shah Miri.