Vishnu Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Vishnu Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Gurha Village in Mehrauni Tehsil in Lalitpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE by the Chandelas of Jejakabhukti, an Indian dynasty ruled Central India particularly much of the Bundelkhand region (then called Jejakabhukti) between the 9^th and the 13^th centuries.

The Temple

This temple stands over a low raised platform. The temple consisted of sanctum and entrance porch. The entrance porch had been lost completely. The sanctum doorway is completely broken and can be found scattered around the temple. The base of the broken doorjamb carved with images of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna with their attendants can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Though the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The shikara over the sanctum had been lost completely. The exterior of the temple is decorated with niches housing images of Hindu deities on three sides, pilasters, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 12 Kms from Bachhrai, 21 Kms from Madawara, 28 Kms from Mahrauni, 30 Kms from Malthone, 51 Kms from Tikamgarh, 55 Kms from Lalitpur, 57 Kms from Lalitpur Junction Railway Station and 225 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated at about 12 Kms to the east of Bachhrai on Malthone to Mahrauni route.

Location