Koratha Group of Temples, Uttar Pradesh

Koratha Group of Temples, Uttar Pradesh

Koratha Group of Temples are group of two ancient brick built Hindu temples located in Koratha Village in the Ghatampur Tehsil in the Kanpur Nagar District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 5^th century CE by the Guptas.

The Temple

The temple complex is divided into two parts by a low wall. One part has the plinth of probably one temple in the centre and plinths on three corners. The other part of the complex has the remains of a temple seated on a high plinth. The temple complex is in complete ruins. The repetitive motifs adorn the external facades, style and the patterns are typical of the Gupta style of architecture. The decorative mouldings on the lower part of the temple are intricately carved. The terracotta friezes and molded bricks seen here are similar to those seen in Deogarh and Bhitargaon. There might have been a shikara over the flat roof of the sanctum.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Sarh, 5 Kms from Sarh Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Bhitargaon, 15 Kms from Patara Railway Station, 19 Kms from Ramaipur, 20 Kms from Ghatampur Railway Station, 21 Kms from Ghatampur, 23 Kms from Jahanabad, 32 Kms from Kanpur and 107 Kms from Lucknow Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms to the south west of Sarh Bus Stop on Ramaipur to Jahanabad route.

Location