Vishnu Temple, Jugad, Maharashtra

Vishnu Temple, Jugad, Maharashtra

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Jugad Village in Wani Taluk in Yavatmal District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated at the confluence of Wardha River and Penganga River. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built by King Jagadeva of Paramara Dynasty in 11^th century CE.

The Temple

This temple is completely in dilapidated state. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa is completely lost except the basement. The roof the of the antrala and sanctum are also lost completely. The doorways of the sanctum and antrala remains intact and are profusely carved.

The sanctum is currently empty. Sculptures of Chathur Bhuja Vishnu holding shanka, chakra, padma & gada in his hands along with goddess Lakshmi can be seen in of the pillars at the entrance of the temple. Sculptures of Hindu deities and architectural fragments can be found scattered around the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 10 Kms from Ghugus, 11 Kms from Ghugus Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Ghugus Railway Station, 33 Kms from Chandrapur, 38 Kms from Wani, 147 Kms from Yavatmal and 156 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated at about 10 Kms to the south of Ghugus on Wani to Chandrapur route.

Location