Larger Surang, Dudhai, Uttar Pradesh

Larger Surang, Dudhai, Uttar Pradesh

Larger Surang is an ancient Hindu Temple located in Dudhai Village in Lalitpur Tehsil in Lalitpur District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple is also called as Badi Sarai. The Temple is called Larger Surang as its shikara is taller than the shikara of the Lesser Surang Temple. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple is believed to be built by Chandela Kings in 10^th century CE. The temple was sacked and set to fire by Mughal King Akbar during his invasion in this area.

The Temple

This temple is built on a raised platform. This temple consists of two shrines, two vestibules and two entrance porticos with a circumbulatory path around. Both the shrines faces each other. One shrine is facing towards east and the other shrine is facing towards west. Both the shrines are crowned with a common tall shikara. The shrines are empty. Hence, it is difficult to determine to whom the temple was dedicated. Though, the shikara is intact but it is in highly dilapidated state. The temple can be accessed from the eastern and the western entrances.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Dhaura Railway Station, 37 Kms from Lalitpur, 38 Kms from Lalitpur Junction Railway Station, 38 Kms from Malthone, 40 Kms from Lalitpur Airport, 128 Kms from Jhansi, 206 Kms from Bhopal and 211 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Dudhai is located at about 24 Kms off Betna on the Lalitpur to Malthone route.

Location