Vishnu Temple, Varahawali,
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 11th century CE by Kachchhapaghata
rulers.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, narrow
antrala and pillared mandapa. The mandapa is enclosed by a parapet wall on all
sides except at the entrance on the eastern side. The sanctum enshrines an
image of four faced Vishnu with dasavathara carved on it. The doorway of the
sanctum is profusely ornamented. The base of the doorjamb is carved with river
goddesses Ganga and Yamuna with their attendants.
An image of Lord Vishnu is
carved at the center of the lalata bimba and Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma at
terminal sides. Images of Navagrahas can be seen in between them. There is a
small shikara over the sanctum. The amlaka of the shikara is missing. The
exterior is carved with images of deities, floral motifs and geometrical
patterns. There is a small Chhatri with a Linga can be seen in front of this
temple.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 5
Kms from Padhavali, 6 Kms from Bateshwar Group of Temples, 6 Kms from Rethaura Kalan Railway
Station, 7 Kms from Rethaura Kalan, 14 Kms from Malanpur, 19 Kms from Gwalior
Airport, 20 Kms from Nurabad, 25 Kms from Gwalior, 25 Kms from Gwalior Junction
Railway Station and 35 Kms from Morena. The temple is situated on Morena to
Malanpur route via Padhavali. The temple is situated in the center of
Varahawali Village.
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