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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Surya Temple, Bharoli, Madhya Pradesh

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.

Location

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