Varaha Temple, Baghera,
Rajasthan
Varaha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Baghera Village in Kekri Tehsil in Ajmer District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is situated on the bank of Varah Sagar. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.
History
The idol was found by Rawat of Begu in the adjoining lake in 17th century CE during his expedition in this area. The idol might be dated to 15th century CE. The present temple was built by the Rawat of Begu in 15th century CE. Begu is one of the prominent nobles of Mewar royal house.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east and stands on a low raised platform. This temple follow nagara style of architecture. The temple consists of sanctum, sabha mandapa with lateral transepts and frontal porch with a makara torana. The transepts and the porch are enclosed by balustrades. The sanctum enshrines an image of Varaha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The body of the Varaha is carved with images of 500 Hindu deities.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
19 Kms from Todaraisingh, 20 Kms from Kekri, 20 Kms from Kekri Bus Stand, 58
Kms from Tonk, 78 Kms from Bijainagar Railway Station, 96 Kms from Ajmer, 97
Kms from Ajmer Junction Railway Station, 129 Kms from Jaipur Airport and 142
Kms from Jaipur. The temple is situated on Kekri to Todaraisingh route.
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