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A unique feature of this
shrine is that it is designed in the form of a huge chariot with richly
decorated 18 wheels (nine on each side) and seven life-like horses in
the model of ready to take off. There is a pond in the temple premises,
which serves as a sacred place for Chhathavratis (devotees taking part
in the festival of Chhath.) The temple is ideally being constructed away
from the hustle and bustle of the crowded and noisy city amidst the
beauty of nature.
Even the route to reach the Sun Temple in Jharkhand through Ranchi is
very beautiful. The route which leads to the temple offers some of the
finest picturesque locales of Chhota Nagpur Plateau region.
How to
reach
The Sun Temple in Ranchi is
located on the Tata Road near Bundu which serves as one of the
highlights of the city in Jharkhand. The temple is 39 km from Ranchi
which is well connected by motorable roads. It can be reached from Birsa
Bus Stand, and private buses and jeeps are also been facilitated from
here. A hotel is situated nearby, which caters to the dining and
accommodation needs of the pilgrims.
Birsa Munda Airport (IATA: IXR, ICAO: VERC) is a public domestic
airport serving the city of Ranchi and is managed by
Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is located in Hinoo
locality, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre of the city.
Hatia Railway station is located at a distance of 1 km from
this Airport.
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