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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Chandel Temples, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh

Chandel Temples, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh

Chandel Temples is a Hindu Temple Complex located in Gonda Village in Karvi Tehsil in Chitrakoot District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple complex is believed to be built by the Chandelas. The temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.




The Temple Complex

The temple complex consists of two shrines stands over a raised platform. Both shrines consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. One of the shrine has only sanctum and antrala with nagara style shikara but the mandapa has been lost completely. The other shrine has sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The superstructure over the sanctum and the walls of the mandapa had been lost completely.




Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Bharat Kup Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Bharat Kup Railway Station, 17 Kms from Chitrakoot, 18 Kms from Chitrakoot New Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Karvi, 23 Kms from Atarra and 123 Kms from Prayagraj Airport. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms to the south west of Bharat Kup Bus Stand on Karvi to Atarra route.

Location

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