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Bajramath Temple
Bajramath TempleBajramath Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism, Jainism
DeityTirthankara
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationGyaraspur, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates23°39′45″N 78°06′42″E / 23.66250°N 78.11167°E / 23.66250; 78.11167
Architecture
StyleMāru-Gurjara
CreatorPratihara dynasty
Date established9th century CE
Temple(s)1
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Bajramath Temple is a Jain temple located in Gyaraspur town of Vidisha in state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

History

Bajramath Jain Temple dates back to the 9th century. The temple was earlier a Brahmical temple dedicate to Surya but was transformed to a Jain temple.

About temple

Bajramath Temple is famous for carvings and craftmanship, and are representative of post-Gupta architecture. This temple enshrines three garbhagrihas with the temple is fully decorated with Jain sculptures. The central garbhagriha is 7.33 feet (2.23 m) long and other two are 6.33 feet (1.93 m) long. The large mandapa is supported by 16 pillars, balcony on each side and a staircase on east. The temple was earlier a Brahmical temple dedicate to Surya but was transformed to a Jain temple which is evident from carvings of Hindu God Surya, Shiva and Vishnu on door jambs. The temple houses an idol of Surya on seven-horse chariot with Brahma and Vishnu on side. All three shrines of this temple are now occupied with idols of Tirthankaras. The temple houses a finely carved five–hooded idol of Suparshvanatha.

Photo gallery

  • Rishabhanatha statue Rishabhanatha statue
  • Surya statue Surya statue
  • Tirthankar statue Tirthankar statue
  • Intricately carved door Intricately carved door

Restoration

Maladevi temple in Vidisha is protected by Archaeological Survey of India.

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ ASI.
  2. ^ Mitra 2010, p. 77.
  3. Cohen & Cohen 2008, p. 1480.
  4. ^ Cunningham 1880, p. 32.
  5. Ayyar 1987, p. 16.
  6. Mitra 2012, p. 24.
  7. Shah 1987, p. 141.
  8. ASI & Vidisha.

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