Modhera In Gujarat: India's First 24x7 Solar-Powered Village

The Modhera village in the Indian state of Gujarat is renowned for its Sun temple situated in the Mehsana district on the river Pushpavati and it was built by King Bhima-I of the Chaulukya dynasty in 1026-27. Being so popular already because of the marvelous sun temple, Modhera is now India's first village to become a net renewable energy generator and the first modern village to have an ultra-modern solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced it to be the first solar-powered village in the nation. Following the announcement, a 3D projection light and sound performance emphasizing the significance of the Sun Temple in the charming Gujarat village was launched. Heritage lighting has been put on the temple complex as part of the renovation. Visitors can mark their presence at the temple between the hours of 6 and 10 pm to see the lighting.

According to the Gujarat government, it has made sure that numerous welfare initiatives are implemented sustainably in Gujarat while also keeping in mind the Prime Minister's goal of expanding the usage of renewable energy in India. With this, Modhera residents might cut their electricity costs by 60% to 100%.

12 hectares of land were given for this project's development by the Gujarat government. The homes in the town have more than 1,000 solar panels placed on top of them. According to the Gujarati government, solar panels will provide people with electricity constantly. An important aspect of this is that the entire village will receive solar electricity for free.

Places to visit in Modhera village:

1) The Sun Temple:

The Sun Temple, which is located in the Modhera village beside the Pushpavati River, is the remnant of an old temple dedicated to the Sun God Surya. The temple, which is the main tourist destination in Modhera, was constructed by the emperor Bhima I during the Chalukya dynasty.

2) Modheshwari Mata Mandir:

The Modeshwari Mata temple is dedicated to Goddess Modeshwari Mata, who is the Kuldevi of the Modh clan and is thought to be an avatar of Goddess Parvati.
The goddess statue in the temple has 18 arms, each of which is holding a weapon.

Things to do at Modhera Village:

1) Visit three main sections of the Sun temple, which are, the Gudhamandapa shrine hall, the Sabhamandapa assembly hall, and the Kunda reservoir.

2) Witness 108 little shrines on its stairs at Sun Temple.

3) See the 52 beautiful pillars on which the roof of the Sabhamandapa assembly hall is supported.

4) Pay homage at Modhweshwari Mata mandir.

5) Enjoy the serene and spiritual environment of Modheshwari Mata Mandir and The sun temple.

How to Reach Modhera village:

By Air: Ahmedabad Airport is the closest one.

By Train: Becharaji railway station is 15 kilometres distant and the closest one. The Mehsana Railway Station is an additional choice; it has excellent connections to all significant cities from where you can take a taxi to travel to Modhera.

By Road: It takes approximately 1.45 hours to travel the 100 kilometres between Ahmedabad and Modhera. It is 26 kilometres from Mehsana.

Best time to visit Modhera village:

October to March