God
Suraj Kund Sunam is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Surya.Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to July and September to October.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (40°C during the day and 32°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Sunam Bus Stand |
3.2 KM | 0172-270 4023 |
 Sunam Railway Station |
2.8 km | 139 |
 Patiala Airport |
67.3 KM | 1800-11-0402 |
Architecture
The Suraj Kund named after the Sun God is surrounded by verandahs on all sides. The other two Kunds are the Sita Kund and the Bharat Kund. There are now three small temples at this place. The Suraj Kund is now in a dilapidated condition.
History
Though now of little importance, Sunam has played a significant part in the history of the Punjab after the Muhammadan invasion. Al-Baruni mentions it as a famous place in his book ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’, 1050 A.D. Sunam in Sanskrit means auspicious name, but some say that it was named after Sona, a Gujari, who guided Muhammad of Ghor to conquer the fort of Bathinda and Asked him to give Sunam as her reward. Others accept a derivation from Sunam, which in Aravic means the hump of a camel. When Qutb-un-Din Aibak saw that the place had this shape he named it Sunam but this etymology is untenable, as the town is said to have assumed its present shape only after Taimur’s invasion (A.D. 1398). Sunam was held by Hindu Rajas till conquered by Muhammad of Ghor.
Temple Timings
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Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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