Surya Temple, Bharoli, Madhya
Pradesh
Surya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Surya located at Bharoli Kalan village in Mehgaon 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 original temple might have
been built in 9th century CE by Pratihara Dynasty.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east and situated amidst agricultural fields. The original temple has been lost
and the present temple is relatively modern structure. This temple enshrines a
9th century Surya idol in the sanctum. The pillars in the sanctum
also belonged to 9th century CE. The door frames, door jambs carved
with images of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna, pillars, lintel and
architectural fragments can be found scattered around the temple.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
15 Kms from Adokhar, 17 Kms from Bhind Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Bhind, 22 Kms
from Bhind Railway Station, 36 Kms from Mehgaon, 45 Kms from Seondha, 86 Kms
from Gwalior Airport and 93 Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated on Bhind
to Seondha route via Adokhar.
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