Pisanahi Temple, Birshibpur, Uttar Pradesh

Pisanahi Temple, Birshibpur, Uttar Pradesh

Pisanahi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple located in Birshibpur Village in Ghatampur Tehsil in Kanpur Nagar District in Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is also called as Pisanhari Budhiya ke Mandir. This temple is believed to be built in 10^th century CE. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, two sisters involved in the work of manual milling of flour built this temple in 15^th century CE. Hence, the temple came to be called as Pisanhari Budhiya ke Mandir. It is interesting to note that one can hear the sound of one pounding wheat using a hand mill in this temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over high raised platform. The temple follows nagara style architecture. The temple consists of sanctum and antrala. The original shikara had been lost completely and was replaced with new one. The temple had been renovated recently with modern bricks. However, the ancient brick works can be seen on the façade and carvings of Hindu deities, floral motifs & geometrical patterns can be seen on the walls. The remains of the original brick work can be found scattered in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Ghatampur, 1.5 Kms from Ghatampur Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Ghatampur Railway Station, 22 Kms from Hamirpur, 40 Kms from Kanpur and 114 Kms from Lucknow Airport. The temple is situated on Ghatampur to Hamirpur route.

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Rahila Sagar Sun Temple, Rahiliya, Uttar Pradesh

Rahila Sagar Sun Temple, Rahiliya, Uttar Pradesh

Rahila Sagar Sun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya located in Rahiliya Village near Mahoba City in Mahoba Tehsil in Mahoba District in Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is situated on the western end of the Rahiliya Sagar. This temple is an excellent example of early Pratihara style of architecture and predates the famous Konark temple in Odisha. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built by King Rahila (885 – 905 CE) of Chandelas of Jejakabhukti, an Indian dynasty ruled Central India particularly much of the Bundelkhand region (then called Jejakabhukti) between the 9th and the 13th centuries. This temple is considered to be the inspiration behind the design of the Konark Sun temple. This temple suffered destruction at the hands of Qutb ud-Din Aibak, the found of Mamluk dynasty in 1203 CE. The Rahila Sagar, a man-made lake, was also excavated by King Rahila.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa with entrance porches on eastern, southern and northern sides. The sanctum enshrines a 4.5 feet tall sandstone image of Surya. It also enshrines a smaller idol of Vishnu. The shikara over the sanctum follows nagara style architecture. The exterior is decorated with Hindu deities, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

There is a shrine for goddess Kali in the temple premises. Idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Ganesha and Shiva can be seen in the temple premises. There is a huge temple tank called Suraj Kund situated beside the temple. The tank is square in shape and measures 15 metres in length, 15 metres in breadth and 15 metres in depth. It is said that the king used to bathe in this tank every day before entering the temple. 

Festivals

An annual fair is held on embankment of Rahiliya Sagar on the Karthik Purnima. People used to take bath in Rahiliya Sagar and Suraj Kund during this fair.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Mahoba Junction Railway Station, 7 Kms from Mahoba Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Srinagar, 48 Kms from Chhatarpur, 73 Kms from Khajuraho and 76 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The temple is situated on Mahoba to Chhatarpur route.

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Mahadeva Temple, Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ramnagar Village in Mau Tehsil in Chitrakoot District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is 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 temple suffered destruction of the Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consisted of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa with lateral transepts and entrance porch. The sanctum, antrala and entrance porch are completely destroyed except the sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa is enclosed by parapet wall on all sides except its eastern entrance. The basement of the sanctum can be seen. The walls and the shikara are completely lost. The damaged lintel and the door jambs are kept near the entrance of the sanctum. The exterior of the temple is decorated with carvings of Hindu deities, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 14 Kms from Raipura, 15 Kms from Mau, 22 Kms from Rajapur, 30 Kms from Bargarh Railway Station, 44 Kms from Chitrakoot, 71 Kms from Prayagraj and 89 Kms from Prayagraj. The temple is situated on Mau to Chitrakoot route.

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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.

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Ancient Brick Temples, Sarahan Buzurg, Uttar Pradesh

Ancient Brick Temples, Sarahan Buzurg, Uttar Pradesh

Ancient Brick Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Sarahan Buzurg Village in Bindki Tehsil in Fatehpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built by the Guptas and later extensively renovated by the Pratiharas.

The Temple

The temple complex consists of two ancient brick temples. Both the temples stand over a low raised platform. Both the temples follow same architectural style and plan. However, the temple dedicated to Behrai Mata has been modified extensively. This temple now includes a maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The exterior are decorated with repetitive architectural patterns, niches, and carvings of various Hindu deities. The niches are empty currently.

The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara. The other temple is square on plan. It enshrines the images of Maheswara and Goddess Parvati in its sanctum. The exterior is decorated with repetitive motifs and patterns. This shrine is also crowned with nagara style shikara. The brick mouldings in the lower part of both the shrines have been damaged. A Hanuman shrine can be seen on the right side of the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Amauli, 15 Kms from Hamirpur Road Railway Station, 15 Kms from Jahanabad, 20 Kms from Hamirpur, 24 Kms from Ghatampur, 33 Kms from Bindki, 56 Kms from Fatehpur, 57 Kms from Kanpur and 130 Kms from Lucknow Airport. The temple is situated on Jahanabad to Hamirpur route via Amauli.

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Shiva Tandav Temple, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh

Shiva Tandav Temple, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh

Shiva Tandav Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mahoba City in Mahoba Tehsil in Mahoba District in Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is situated on the foothills of Gokhar Mountain. This temple is situated close to Mahoba Collectorate Office. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The temple houses a huge sculpture of Lord Shiva in thandava posture. It is carved one a granite boulder. There is a waterfall situated next to this temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Mahoba Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Mahoba Junction Railway Station, 51 Kms from Chhatarpur, 58 Kms from Banda, 76 Kms from Khajuraho and 79 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. Mahoba is situated on Banda to Khajuraho route.

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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.

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Mahadev Temple, Gairaha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadev Temple, Gairaha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on top of a hillock in Gairaha Village in Mauranipur Tehsil in Jhansi 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 was built during the reign of King Kirtivarman (1060 – 1100 CE) of Chandela dynasty.

The Temple

This temple is situated on top of small hillock. This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa with lateral transepts and entrance porch. The sabha mandapa and the entrance porch are crowned with pyramidal style superstructure. The lintel of the sanctum doorway has image of Lord Shiva at the centre.

He is flanked by Brahma on the right side and Vishnu on the left side. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Gairaha Mahadev in the form of Shiva Linga. The lower part of the shikhara is perpendicular while the upper part has a slight curve. There are ten images depicting the legends of Lord Shiva on the perpendicular sides. The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Bangra, 23 Kms from Mauranipur Railway Station, 25 Kms from Mauranipur, 36 Kms from Barua Sagar, 54 Kms from Jhansi, 133 Kms from Khajuraho Airport and 157 Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated at about 7 Kms to the north of Bangra on Mauranipur to Jhansi route.

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Vishnu Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Vishnu Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Gurha Village in Mehrauni Tehsil in Lalitpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE 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 Temple

This temple stands over a low raised platform. The temple consisted of sanctum and entrance porch. The entrance porch had been lost completely. The sanctum doorway is completely broken and can be found scattered around the temple. The base of the broken doorjamb carved with images of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna with their attendants can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Though the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The shikara over the sanctum had been lost completely. The exterior of the temple is decorated with niches housing images of Hindu deities on three sides, pilasters, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 12 Kms from Bachhrai, 21 Kms from Madawara, 28 Kms from Mahrauni, 30 Kms from Malthone, 51 Kms from Tikamgarh, 55 Kms from Lalitpur, 57 Kms from Lalitpur Junction Railway Station and 225 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated at about 12 Kms to the east of Bachhrai on Malthone to Mahrauni route.

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Mahadeva Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Gurha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Gurha Village in Mehrauni Tehsil in Lalitpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Uttar Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE 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 Temple

This temple stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and entrance porch. The entrance porch is supported by two pillars and two pilasters. The sanctum doorway is intricately carved and has carvings of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna with their attendants at its base. There is an inscription dated to 1092 CE can be seen above the lintel of the sanctum doorway.

The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The sanctum is crowned with a nagara style shikara. The top portion of the shikara had been lost completely. The exterior of the temple is decorated with niches housing images of Hindu deities on three sides, pilasters, floral motifs and geometrical patterns. There is a Sati slab with inscriptions dated to 14^th century CE can be seen in front of the temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 12 Kms from Bachhrai, 21 Kms from Madawara, 28 Kms from Mahrauni, 30 Kms from Malthone, 51 Kms from Tikamgarh, 55 Kms from Lalitpur, 57 Kms from Lalitpur Junction Railway Station and 225 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated at about 12 Kms to the east of Bachhrai on Malthone to Mahrauni route.

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