Grarbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) of Rahiliya Sun Temple of Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, India. This Sun temple locally known as Rahiliya Temple was constru

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Grarbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) of Rahiliya Sun Temple of Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, India. This Sun temple locally known as Rahiliya Temple was constructed by the Chandela king Rahil Dev Varman (890-915 CE) on the bank of Rahil Sagar. Made of granite stone, its Grarbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) was adorned with the image of Surya. It is erected on a high platform and has a high adhisthana (establishment) with ornamental mouldings. The sikhara over the sanctum is tall and curvilinear in design. It is said that it was destroyed by Qutub-ud-din Aibak 1203 CE.

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