Vishnu Temple, Binaika, Madhya
Pradesh
Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu located in Binaika Village in Banda Tehsil in Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh,
India. This temple is situated in the north eastern side of the village. 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 10th century CE by the Gurjara
Pratihara dynasty.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and
vestibule. The base of the doorjambs survived the vagaries of time. The shikara
over the sanctum has been lost completely. The exterior of the temple is
decorated with images of Vishnu, Shiva, dikpalas, deities, floral motifs and
geometric patterns.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 19
Kms from Banda, 42 Kms from Sagar, 42 Kms from Sagar Railway Station, 54 Kms
from Shahgarh, 110 Kms from Lalitpur, 152 Kms from Vidisha, 209 Kms from Bhopal
and 215 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated at about 19 Kms to the
north west of Banda on Sagar to Shahgarh route.
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