Sasbahu Temples, Gwalior – The Temples

Sasbahu Temples, Gwalior – The Temples

Sasbahu Temples consists of one larger Vishnu temple and smaller Shiva temple. Both the temples are situated inside the Gwalior Fort.

Sas Temple:

The Sas temple is the largest temple of the Sas Bahu Temples. The Temple is built over a raised platform. The platform measures 100 feet long and 63 feet wide. The Sas Temple consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa and entrance porch. The entrance porch has four carved Ruchaka ghatapallava-style pillars.

The antrala is rectangular in plan and consists of two storeys. The maha mandapa consists of three storeys with three entrances. The sanctum is square on plan. The interior of the temple is profusely carved, although many of the figures have sadly been mutilated. The pillar carvings show Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism related carvings.

Bahu Temple:

The Bahu is considered as a smaller version of the Sas Temple. The temple is built over a raised platform and is situated adjacent to the Sas Temple. The temple consists of sanctum, maha mandapa and entrance porch. The sanctum is lost completely.