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The Sun Temple at Modhera,on the bank of the Pushpavati River, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya . It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Solanki dynasty.

The temple is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Solanki dynasty, and it is built in the Maru-Gurjara style of architecture, which is characterized by its use of sandstone and its intricate carvings.

The temple complex has three components: Gūḍhamanḍapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamanḍapa, the assembly hall and Kunḍa, the reservoir. The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars.

The main entrance to the temple is through a large gateway, which is decorated with carvings of gods, goddesses, and animals. The gateway leads to the Sabhamandap, or assembly hall, which is a large hall with a high ceiling. The Sabhamandap is supported by pillars, which are also decorated with carvings. The Gūḍhamanḍapa, or shrine hall, is located behind the Sabhamandap. The Gūḍhamanḍapa is a smaller hall, which is dedicated to the worship of Surya. The Gūḍhamanḍapa is also supported by pillars, which are decorated with carvings.

In front of the temple is a large water tank, known as the Rama K***a. The Rama K***a is a rectangular tank, which is surrounded by a colonnade. This was used for ritual bathing, and it is believed that the water in the tank has healing properties.

The Sun Temple at Modhera is a beautiful and historic temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

23/12/2022

Palais Garnier Grand Foyer Opéra National de Paris
The Palais Garnier (Garnier Palace), also known as Opéra Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France.
It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III.It soon became known as the Palais Garnier,in acknowledgment of its extraordinary opulence and the architect Charles Garnier's plans and designs, which are representative of the Napoleon III style. It was the primary theatre of the Paris Opera and its associated Paris Opera Ballet until 1989, when a new opera house, the Opéra Bastille, opened at the Place de la Bastille.The company now uses the Palais Garnier mainly for ballet. The theatre has been a monument historique of France since 1923.