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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Vishnu Temple, Binaika, Madhya Pradesh

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.

Location

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