Monday, November 6, 2023

Behati Math, Behati, Madhya Pradesh

Behati Math, Behati, Madhya Pradesh

Behati Math is an ancient Hindu monastery located in Behati Village in Chanderi Tehsil in Guna District in Madhya Pradesh, India. This math is considered to an ancient seat of Tantric cult. This math is situated on the banks of Betwa river. The famous Gupta temple at Deogarh in Lalitpur District of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the opposite bank of Betwa river.

History

This math is believed to be built in 5th century by the Guptas based on the architectural style. The math is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Math

This math (monastery) is facing towards east. It has a low and spacious rectangular platform which can be approached from the western side. The platform is in dilapidated state. The math stands in the west of the platform leaving a spacious open courtyard in front of it. The math is almost square on plan. It measures externally 13.95 m x 14 m and internally 10.80 m square. The math has four pillars at the centre and six peripheral pilasters fixed along with the walls. It opens out to the east by three openings consisted of two pillars at the middle and two pilasters on either side.

The intercolumniation of the pillars in the middle is wider than the pillars and pilasters on the sides. The plain Chandra Sila is found in between in front of the two front pillars. The roof of the math is covered with stone slabs except the central bay. The central bay perhaps had a raised ceiling over a sort of clerestory. The pillars are carved with figures of deities, humans, kirtimukha, makara, gajshardul, lions, horses, swans, peacocks and floral patterns. The Math is characterized by vivid depiction of divinities. The Math has an inscription engraved in shankha script.

Connectivity

The math is located at about 15 Kms from Naron, 22 Kms from Chanderi, 23 Kms from Chanderi Bus Stand, 44 Kms from Mungaoli, 45 Kms from Piprai Gaon Railway Station, 107 Kms from Guna and 226 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated at about 15 Kms to the south east of Naron on Chanderi to Mungaoli route.

Location

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