Vishnu Temple, Aiti, Madhya Pradesh

Vishnu Temple, Aiti, Madhya Pradesh

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Varahawali Village in Morena Tehsil in Morena District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated close to Bateshwar Group of Temples, Padhawali. 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 11^th century CE by Kachchhapaghata rulers.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, narrow antrala and mandapa. The mandapa is partly in ruined state. The mandapa is enclosed with a parapet walls on all sides except the entrance at the eastern side. The pillars of the mandapa are decorated with depiction of various figures. The doorway of the sanctum is profusely ornamented.

The base of the doorjamb is carved with river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna with their attendants. The doorjamb is also carved with erotic figures. An image of Lord Shiva is carved at the center of the lalata bimba and Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma at terminal sides. Images of Navagrahas and Sapta Matrikas can be seen in between them. The exterior is carved with images of deities, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Rethaura Kalan Railway Station, 6 Kms from Rethaura Kalan, 10 Kms from Padhavali, 11 Kms from Bateshwar Group of Temples, 11 Kms from Malanpur, 19 Kms from Gwalior Airport, 24 Kms from Nurabad, 25 Kms from Gwalior, 27 Kms from Gwalior Junction Railway Station and 38 Kms from Morena. The temple is situated on Morena to Malanpur route via Padhavali.

Location