Martand Sun Temple
| Martand Sun Temple | |
|---|---|
Central shrine of the temple ruins | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Anantnag district |
| Deity | Surya (Martand) |
| Location | |
| Location | Anantnag |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°44′44″N 75°13′13″E / 33.74556°N 75.22028°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Ancient Indian |
| Creator | Lalitaditya Muktapida |
| Completed | 8th century CE |
| Demolished | 15th century CE |
The 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 solar deity in Hinduism; Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand (मार्तण्ड, Mārtaṇḍa). The temple was destroyed by Sikandar Shah Miri.