Narasimha Temple, Eran, Madhya Pradesh

Narasimha Temple, Eran, Madhya Pradesh

Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Eran Village in Bina Taluk in Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated inside the Eran Group of Monuments Complex. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of the river Bina, a tributary of river Betwa. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/06/eran-group-of-monuments-history.html

The Temple

This temple might have consisted of a sanctum and mandapa. It would have been measured 13 feet long and 9 feet wide. The mandapa might have been supported by four pillars. None of the pillars have survived the ravages of times except their chiseled spots on the plinth. Only, a damaged idol of Narasimha can be seen in this temple currently.

The idol is broken below its knees. The pedestal has the remains of the feet of Lord Narasimha. The idol in its unbroken form would have been measured 7.5 feet tall. There is structure consisting of four pillars set in the middle of a rectangular plinth in front of the Narasimha Temple.

Inscriptions

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/06/eran-group-of-monuments-inscriptions.html

Connectivity

The Temple Complex is located at about 12 Kms from Mandi Bamora Railway Station, 20 Kms from Bina Junction Railway Station, 21 Kms from Bina, 21 Kms from Bina Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Khurai, 75 Kms from Sagar, 91 Kms from Vidisha, 101 Kms from Sanchi, 156 Kms from Bhopal and 161 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Mandi Bamora Railway Station is situated on the Bhopal – Bina railway line. There are no direct bus facilities to Eran. One need to hire car or auto from Bina, Khurai and Mandi Bamora to reach Eran.

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