Vishnu Varah Temple, Puraina,
Madhya Pradesh
Vishnu Varah Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Puraina Village in Shah Nagar Tehsil in Panna District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.
History
The Temple
The ancient temple was
completely demolished and reconstructed completely. The temple stands over a
raised platform. The sanctum enshrines an idol of Varah. An image of Vishnu
with Adisesha can be seen in front of the Varaha. Sculptures and architectural
fragments belonged to the ancient temple are kept in the temple premises. There
is an ancient step well situated in front of the temple. Shrines of Vishnu and
Hanuman can be seen in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 6
Kms from Shahnagar, 8 Kms from Hardua Railway Station, 16 Kms from Katni Bus
Stand, 17 Kms from Katni, 18 Kms from Katni Junction Railway Station, 43 Kms
from Pawai, 106 Kms from Panna and 112 Kms from Jabalpur Airport. The temple is
situated on Shahnagar to Katni route.
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