Rawatpura Group of Temples, Rawatpura, Uttar Pradesh

Rawatpura Group of Temples, Rawatpura, Uttar Pradesh

Rawatpura Group of Temples are group of two Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rawatpura Village in Kulpahar Tehsil in Mahoba District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temples are situated on the bank of Rawatpura Lake. The temples are one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temples were believed to be built by the Chandelas of Jejakabhukti, an Indian dynasty ruled Central India particularly much of the Bundelkhand region (then called Jejakabhukti) between the 9^th and the 13^th centuries. The Rawatpura Lake is also said to have been excavated by them.

The Group of Temples

The group of temples contains several ruins of Chandela era. Only, two temples from this group are considered major temples. The larger and the best preserved temple is situated on the embankment of the Rawatpura lake. The smaller temple is situated at about 300 metres from the larger temple. The mandapa of the smaller temples remains intact. The sanctum is completely lost. The ruins of this temple are scattered all around the place. Both the temples are built over a raised platform and are in ruins.

Connectivity

The group of temples is located at about 10 Kms from Kulpahar, 10 Kms from Kulpahar Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kulpahar Railway Station, 32Kms from Panwari, 34 Kms from Mahoba, 45 Kms from Nowgong, 56 Kms from Chhatarpur, 90 Kms from Khajuraho and 93 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The temple is situated at about 10 Kms to the south east of Kulpahar on Mahoba to Panwari route.

Location