Vishnu Temple, Varahawali, Madhya Pradesh

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 11^th 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.

Location