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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Jain Temple Complex, Badoh, Madhya Pradesh

Jain Temple Complex, Badoh, Madhya Pradesh

Jain Temple Complex are group of Jain Temples located at Badoh Village in Kurwai Taluk in Vidisha District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temples are believed to be built between 10th to 13th century CE. The temples were originally dedicated to Hindu deities, but later converted to Jain temples. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).




History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/badoh-pathari-group-of-monuments-history.html

The Temple Complex

The temple complex consists of 25 shrines. All the shrines are enclosed within a compound wall. There is open pillared hall on a raised platform in the middle of the temple complex. The main shrine and few other shrines are surmounted with sikharas. Some shrines are crowned with dome. The main shrine is facing towards north. All the shrines in the complex houses Jaina images. The shrines are in dilapidated condition. There is a ruined step well inside the temple complex.





Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Pathari Bus Stop, 13 Kms from Rasoolpur, 21 Kms from Khurai Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Khurai, 23 Kms from Khurai Railway Station, 34 Kms from Kurwai, 37 Kms from Gyaraspur, 40 Kms from Bina, 72 Kms from Vidisha, 130 Kms from Bhopal and 136 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The Temple is situated on Khurai to Gyaraspur route via Rasoolpur.

Location

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