Sun Temple at Kandaha, Saharsa

 My next stop to Sun Temple Kandaha: After the journey to Tarasthan Mahishi my next stop was Kandaha Sun temple which is in the way of Tarasthan. It is approximately 5 kms. Distance from Mahishi.

I got an auto rickshaw from Mahishi and arrived there within 15 minutes. The experience of this journey was so cool. Because the climate and the environment of Kandaha is really divine. Full of peace, coldness in air, musical chirping of birds and like blessing of god is with me. I look around and I feel everything are in the meditation along with the temple.

Proud Part: The Sun Temple of Kandaha (Saharsa) is one on the unique Sun Temple in all of Temples in India. This is an important and historical place which has been duly recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India like Surya Mandir in Dev of Aurangabad district.  

Ancient History:During 12^th century Narsimha Dev ruled on Mithila. He was the king of Karnata. After few years of making of temple, Mughals take over ruled on Mithila. The Mughal emperor Kalapahad tried to destroy the temple which was however renovated by the famous saint poet  Laxminath Gosai .  This Sun temple is very  important part of history.

 Here in Kandaha, the magnificent idol of Surya Bhagwan riding on seven horsed chariot, has been carved on a single granite slab. Which is 700 years old. At the door of the sanctum sanctorum(garbh grih), there are inscriptions which a deciphered by historians, confirm that this sun temple was built during the period of king Narsimha Deo of Karnata dynasty who ruled over Mithila in the 12 century.

Aproach: Kandaha Surya Mandir is situated in Pastwar Panchayat of Mahishi Block. It is at nearly 16kms west from Saharsa district headquarter. On the way to Tarasthan, Mahishi, 

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Coordinates :25.8540° N, 86.4690° E

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Ways to reach Kandaha :                           

1) By rail route from Patna to Saharsa: 239 kms.

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By bus route from Patna to Saharsa: 250 kms.

2) By road route from Saharsa to Kandaha: 14 kms.

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Hotels in Saharsa:

1) VIjieya Hotel (Luxury)

2) Satkar Hotel

3) Rajmitra Hotel

4) Sangam Vihar (Luxury)

5) Koshi Vihar (Semi Luxury)

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Restaurant in Saharsa:

1) Anup Bhawan restaurant 

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