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Konch & Umga Sun Temples, Gaya

Gaya, Bihar, India

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Overview

Ancient brick and stone Sun temples of the Magadh countryside — Konch's tall Pala-era brick shikhara and Umga's hilltop stone shrine, Chhath-country antiquity.

Why visit: Rare ancient Sun temples in the deep Magadh plains.

Things to do

›Konch brick temple
›Umga hill shrine
›Sun-worship lore
›Chhath connection

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Chhath

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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