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Suraj Khund Temple
- Meerut,Uttar Pradesh
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Overview
The Sooraj Kund is the most fascinating temple in Meerut. Sooraj Kund Temple and the Mausoleum of the Pir Sahib are the places which are worth seeing during your tours to Meerut.
About The Temple
Sooraj Kund Temple in Meerut boasts of impressive architecture. The earlier grandeur has been destroyed in the ravages of time. Even today, the temple is visited by hundreds of devotees. The people offer sweet, light incense sticks, and garland the idol.
Legend and Stories
Sooraj Kund temple in Meerut was built by a rich businessman Lawar Jahawarlal in 1714. Earlier, this was filled up by the water of Abu Nala. Later, it was filled by Ganga Canal. There are several temples around the Sooraj Kund.
Accessibility
Airport
The Delhi Airport is the nearest airport to Meerut.
Railways
Meerut Cantonment Station is the nearest railway station.
Road
Meerut is easily accessible by a good network of roads.
Temple Address
Sooraj Kund Temple Meerut,
Gandhi Nagar,
Uttar Pradesh,
Pin code -250 003
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Good Health
- Speedy recovery
- Improvement of eyesight and vision
- Strengthen bone
- Attain wealth
- Longevity
Shlokas
Palasha Pushpa Sankaasham Taarakaa Graha Mastakam Rowdram Rowdraat Makam Ghoram Tam Ketum Prana Maa Myaham
Meaning -I pray to Ketu, who looks similar to the Palaasha flower, who is the head of the stars and planets, who is scary and violent.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.