The famous Sun Temple at Modhera.
Different moods of the temple.
Eplaining Solar moods.
Lets set up fast before the sun disappear in clouds again.
Yes, this filter will save your eyes from harmful rays from the sun.
Visitors amazed to see the solar discovery timeline since 9th century...
Solar specific posters are displayed for visitors.
Dear all,
Today, being SUN DAY, a solar celebration was planned at the famous Sun Temple at Modhera situated on Tropic of Cancer.
The group of TAS volunteers started for the Modhera Sun Temple, nearly 100 kms north of Ahmedabad well before sunrise. We were apprehensive as we started out because the sky was dull and full of clouds. But we were hopeful that conditions would improve as we moved away from Ahmedabad. We reached Modhera around 8:15 am. The sky conditions were worsening and wind was extremely gusty. The atmosphere was full of dust and we were so buffeted by the increasing winds, we were afraid to unload our equipment! We waited till 9:30 am and as the wind speed lowered, the Sun also started playing hide and seek in the sky.
We waited with bated breath and prayers on our lips, hoping that the sky would clear up enough for our program. Sure enough, a window opened up and we quickly set up the entire special Sun related posters as well as the other posters in the temple vicinity. Our banners and the telescopes were prepared with Badder filter ready for viewing. Already, visitors were crowding around impatient to have a peek thru the telescope and asking innumerable questions about our purpose. When we explained the IYA2009 celebrations and our voluntary efforts to include the common man in the celebrations, they were very happy and showered their good wishes and blessings on our endeavors!
Seeing the Sun through the telescope for the first time was a thrilling experience for one and all! Few visitors touring the temple were foreigners and they too appreciated our efforts and the opportunity to discover the centuries old traditions and astronomical phenomena associated with the Sun in the Indian tradition.
Our luck with the weather ran out and the weather deteroited quickly covering the Sun with thick roiling clouds and the wind too picked up speed reaching almost hurricane conditions! By 12 noon, we packed up with alacrity and headed towards Ahmedabad.
All visitors were gifted the “100 Hours of Astronomy” lapel buttons.
For today’s program we would like to thank following : Urvi Vyas, Rajesh Nath, Usha Nath, Stephen Samuel, Jigar Darji, Ravi Gamit and Nikhita Nath.
Summary :
1. Venue : Modhera Sun Temple, Modhera, Mehsana.
2. Time : 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
3. Participants : 50
Tanmaye Vyas
The group of TAS volunteers started for the Modhera Sun Temple, nearly 100 kms north of Ahmedabad well before sunrise. We were apprehensive as we started out because the sky was dull and full of clouds. But we were hopeful that conditions would improve as we moved away from Ahmedabad. We reached Modhera around 8:15 am. The sky conditions were worsening and wind was extremely gusty. The atmosphere was full of dust and we were so buffeted by the increasing winds, we were afraid to unload our equipment! We waited till 9:30 am and as the wind speed lowered, the Sun also started playing hide and seek in the sky.
We waited with bated breath and prayers on our lips, hoping that the sky would clear up enough for our program. Sure enough, a window opened up and we quickly set up the entire special Sun related posters as well as the other posters in the temple vicinity. Our banners and the telescopes were prepared with Badder filter ready for viewing. Already, visitors were crowding around impatient to have a peek thru the telescope and asking innumerable questions about our purpose. When we explained the IYA2009 celebrations and our voluntary efforts to include the common man in the celebrations, they were very happy and showered their good wishes and blessings on our endeavors!
Seeing the Sun through the telescope for the first time was a thrilling experience for one and all! Few visitors touring the temple were foreigners and they too appreciated our efforts and the opportunity to discover the centuries old traditions and astronomical phenomena associated with the Sun in the Indian tradition.
Our luck with the weather ran out and the weather deteroited quickly covering the Sun with thick roiling clouds and the wind too picked up speed reaching almost hurricane conditions! By 12 noon, we packed up with alacrity and headed towards Ahmedabad.
All visitors were gifted the “100 Hours of Astronomy” lapel buttons.
For today’s program we would like to thank following : Urvi Vyas, Rajesh Nath, Usha Nath, Stephen Samuel, Jigar Darji, Ravi Gamit and Nikhita Nath.
Summary :
1. Venue : Modhera Sun Temple, Modhera, Mehsana.
2. Time : 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
3. Participants : 50
Tanmaye Vyas
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