Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on 17th September, this day is also called Vishwakarma Jayanti. Vishwakarma ji is considered to be the seventh son of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. Lord Vishwakarma is the god of creation. It is believed that whatever is creative for the functioning of life in the entire creation is the gift of Lord Vishwakarma. It would not be wrong if we call him the world's first craftsman, architect or engineer. For this reason, tools or items are worshiped every year on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Lord Vishwakarma created everything on earth, but there is a temple in India which he built himself. People come from far away places to see the unprecedented architecture, craft and artistic grandeur of this temple. Let us know about the unmatched beauty of the temple built by Lord Vishwakarma and the deity established here, as well as know where and how to visit the temple built by Lord Vishwakarma.
There is a temple built by Lord Vishwakarma in Bihar.
There is an ancient and huge temple in Aurangabad district of Bihar state, which was built by Lord Vishwakarma himself in one night with his own hands. Lord Surya resides here. This unique Sun Temple of Aurangabad is special for many reasons.
Specialty of Sun Temple of Aurangabad
This is the only Sun temple in the country, whose door opens towards the west. Apart from this, all the Sun temples in the country face east, but the Sun Temple of Aurangabad faces west. In the temple, the idol of Sun God is riding on seven chariots. In this his three forms have been described. First, Udayachal- morning sun, second Madhyachal- middle sun, and third astachal- setting sun.
The temple is about a hundred feet high, where a wonderful example of architecture and architecture can be seen. The temple is constructed without cement or lime-mortar by joining stones cut in rectangular, square, circular, triangular etc. shapes. The temple is made of black and brown stones. The Sun Temple of Aurangabad matches the Konark Sun Temple located in Odisha. In the inscription outside the temple, a verse is written in Brahmi script, according to which, the temple was constructed 12 lakh 16 years ago in Treta Yuga.
How to reach Aurangabad Sun Temple
It is easy to reach this temple located in Aurangabad district of Bihar. The temple is about 18 kilometers from Aurangabad. If you want to go by air then the nearest airport from Aurangabad is Patna, from where the temple is at a distance of 180 km. The nearest railway station from Ten is Aurangabad, from where the temple is just a few km away, you can easily reach the temple by bus or taxi.
Nearby Tourist Places
Devkund- If you are coming to visit Aurangabad Sun Temple, then just a few kilometers away is Devkund, which is one of the major tourist destinations. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva here.
Umga- You can visit Umga located nearby, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is an example of amazing architecture like the Sun Temple.
Those interested in archeology can visit Powai, Mali, and Chandangarh. This is the home of migrants from Rajasthan.
Piru- The nearest one is Piru, which is related to Bhatta, the poet of the court of King Harshvardhan. History lovers may like this place
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