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Deo, Aurangabad-Bihar

Deo is located 20 km to the south-east of Aurangabad; Deo is known as the home of the celebrated Sun Temple. The 15th-century-old temple is supposed to be built by a Chandravanshi king of Umga. The temple has an impressive structure; it is 100 ft tall with an umbrella-like top. The most important custom of worshipping the sun god includes taking a holy dip in its Brahma Kund, which dates back to the era of King Ayel. The temple witnesses numerous visitors during Chhath festival and even during other months.