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Modhera offers Culture activities, from The Modhera Dance Festival, Sun Temple and Vav of Modhera.

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Modhera offers Culture activities, from The Modhera Dance Festival, Sun Temple and Vav of Modhera.

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The Modhera Dance Festival

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The three-day Modhera Dance Festival is held every year during the third weekend of January after the conclusion of Uttarayan festival. The dance festival is frequently visited by art and dance connoisseurs from around the world. Classical and folk dancers and musicians from different states of India exhibit their talent and flair while culture enthusiasts become part of the festival to witness this splendid event.

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Sun Temple

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Built around 11-12th century, the temple complex was commissioned by Chaulukya king Bhima I. The beautifully carved sandstone temple complex has three parts; a reservoir Surya Kund, the assembly hall Sabha Mandapa and the shrine proper Gudha Mandapa. It is located on the bank of Pushpavati river. There is a small museum as well. Open 8AM-6PM. ₹25 for Indians, $5/₹300 for Foreigners, ₹30 for parking

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Vav of Modhera

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11th century stepwell with moderate carvings. Unusual mandapa shrine in the middle pavilion tower. Usually premises is locked.

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Dharmeshwari Stepwell

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Belongs to 16-17th century, it has a shrine at the first pavilion of the stepwell instead of usual at the end.

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Modheshwari Mata Temple

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Modheshwari is a clan deity of several families belonging to the village. A very large and beautiful temple. Open 5:30AM-7PM.

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Narmada Canal Syphon on Pushapavati river

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See how canal crosses a river by going under it! Understand the engineering and mechanics of the system.

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Hawa Mahal

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A lakeside pavilion on high plinth probably made from parts of earlier structure belonging to Solanki period. It is erected in six pilaster and 12 columns of sandstone with some decorations on pillar capitals and on plinths. A jali windows are there in rear wall.

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