Suraj Khund Temple

Location

Suraj Khund temple in Meerut was built by a rich businessman Lawar Jahawar Lal in 1714. This was filled up by water of Abu Nala earlier. Later it was filled by Ganga Canal. There are several temples around the Suraj Kund. One of them is well-known Baba Manohar Nath temple. It was said that it was built during the period of Shahjahan. Suraj Khund Temple in Meerut boasts of impressive architecture although the earlier grandeur has been destroyed in the ravages of time. Even today during auspicious occasions the temple is visited by hundreds of devotees. It is believed that wishes are fulfilled in this temple. The devotees offer sweet, light incense sticks, and garland the idol. You can visit the Baba Manohar Nath temple and Mansa Devi temple and many other small temples which are within the Suraj Khund temple.