Vishnu Temple, Eran, Madhya Pradesh

Vishnu Temple, Eran, Madhya Pradesh

Vishnu 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 is considered as the most complete temple in this complex. This temple is oblong in shape and is facing towards west. It would have been measured 32.5 feet by 13.5 feet outside and interior would have been measured 18 feet by 6 feet. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by two pillars and two pilasters. 

The sanctum enshrines a 13.5 feet tall idol of Lord Vishnu. The doorway of the sanctum is intact with its decoration. The walls and the shikara over the sanctum had not survived the ravages of times except the lower portion of the sanctum. The sanctum doorway has river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, at the door jambs. 

Usually these river goddesses are found in the upper part of the door jambs in the Gupta period temples. Hence, the doorway and front mandapa might have been installed during the Pratihara period of 8^th – 9^th century CE. Dvarapalas are found at the pilasters on either side of the door.

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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