Boreshwar Temple, Dulhagan, Madhya Pradesh

Boreshwar Temple, Dulhagan, Madhya Pradesh

Boreshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Dulhagan Village in Ater Tehsil in Bhind District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 10 th century CE by the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty. The temple had been extensively renovated in 15^th century CE as per the inscription available in the temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over an octagonal platform. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapa. Nandi can be found in front of the mukha mandapa facing towards the sanctum. The doorjambs of the sanctum are carved with images of river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna and amorous couples. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Boreshwar in the form of Shiva Linga. There is a tall shikara over the sanctum.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 14 Kms from Bhind Railway Station, 17 Kms from Bhind, 18 Kms from Bhind Bus Stand, 19 Kms from Ater, 37 Kms from Etawah, 87 Kms from Gwalior Airport and 94 Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Para Government High School on Bhind to Ater route.

Location