Aravalli: Located in Andhra Pradesh, India, Arasavalli houses the Surya Narayana Temple, a 7th-century Sun temple known for its intricate carvings and architectural style.
Amarkantak: This place in Madhya Pradesh, India, is known as the source of the Narmada River. While there are temples here, there aren't any significant Sun temples.
Omkareshwar: This holy island town on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its Shiva temples, not Sun temples.
Temple Name | Location (State) | Dedicated To | Built By (Dynasty/Period) | Special Features/Significance |
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Suryanarayana Temple (Arasavalli Sun Temple) | Arasavalli, Andhra Pradesh | Sun God | Devendra Sarma (Eastern Chalukya) 7th century AD | Unique architecture allows sunlight to directly fall on deity’s feet during early hours. Important Surya Temple in South India. |
Omkareshwar Temple | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh | Lord Shiva | - | One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River. Important pilgrimage site. |
Narmada Kund Temples | Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh | Origin of Narmada River | Kalachuri ruler Maharaja Karnadeva (1041-1073 AD) | Set of ancient temples marking origin of Narmada River. Important religious and geographical significance. Kalachuri-period architecture. |