This temple is located on a hill top in Bhedaghat is a must visit place for all.
This temple is approached by a series of 150 plus steps. The temple in the center dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati was built by the Kalchuri dynasty in the 10th century AD.
This temple complex has an open circular courtyard around the temple atop a hill. In circular fashion there is a row of 64 idols of attendants of Goddess Durga called Yoginis around the temple. These beautiful lawa stone idols were plundered and disfigured by Moghul invaders.
This temple is approached by a series of 150 plus steps. The temple in the center dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati was built by the Kalchuri dynasty in the 10th century AD.This temple complex has an open circular courtyard around the temple atop a hill. In circular fashion there is a row of 64 idols of attendants of Goddess Durga called Yoginis around the temple. These beautiful lawa stone idols were plundered and disfigured by Moghul invaders.
there are only four such temples in India , Two in MP and two in Orissa.
ReplyDeleteA 150 steps wow!! Happy New Year!
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Terrific, interesting post as always, Rajesh! I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed learning more about the history of your country in the past year! And I do look forward to seeing and learning more in the year to come. May your year be filled with all the good things!
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How disheartening it is when invaders destroy art and artifacts. Even though our beliefs evolve, the artistic remnants of the past are a precious link to history that ought to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of another beautiful temple, Rajesh. Thank you.
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This is another exquisitely beautiful temple. I enjoy the sites you show us very much.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very unique temple, but very beautiful. It's a shame that some of the idols were disfigured.
ReplyDeleteClimbing 150 steps to see and photograph this beautiful temple? I think that's doable, a sacrifice :)
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Great shots of the temple complex.
ReplyDeleteA Very Happy New Year to you Rajesh. :)
such a beautiful temple. love the exquisite details.
ReplyDeleteGreat architectures and shots.
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exquisite work!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteVery well maintained too. Thanks for sharing.
Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous 2011
Beautiful shots.
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BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful, sublime
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All the best for 2011
Yet another lovely temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple - 150 steps, wow that is a great exercise.;))
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Looks beautiful.
ReplyDelete(There's a chausath yogini temple in Orissa too. But that is just one very simple circular compound with the figures set in crumbling niches.)
Ciao Rajesh, I wish you had started well in 2011 and to continue making your dreams!
ReplyDeleteSad when treasures are destroyed or damaged; it happens everywhere I guess. The temples are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow sad that invading cultures do not respect the heritage of those they are plundering.
ReplyDeleteA marvel of this temple Yogini
ReplyDeleteMagnificent place, I would love to visit there and take lots of pictures.Amazing post!
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Unusual and interesting looking building
ReplyDeletelovely shot.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous temple in India. I agree with EG, it's hard to understand wanton destruction of art.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent temple, nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a very Happy 2011!
Definitely interesting background.
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Again, an exquisite and informative post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos and the history.
ReplyDeleteA lot of steps to an amazing temple. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA very happy new year.
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I hope you have a new year filled with good health and prosperity and joy.
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Another ornate and very gorgeous temple...and very old!
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Each of your posts is iconic in itself! They showcase the many marvels of an even wonderful land!
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so much culture and architecture.
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Circular courtyard of 64 idols!!! Wow!!! That's an unusual concept!!! Love the intricacies!!!
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Interesting and looks like there is some activity happening there even now.
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic piece of architecture! Happy 2011.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place and u well brought up rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful temple! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late visit.
Beautiful details.
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Another one of India's treasures. Nice pics.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful visit to India, Rajesh. It always saddens me that invaders feel they must desecrate temples and treasures of the countries they conquer.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this temple. It would have been a glorious site if all the 64 idols were intact.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant craftsmanship, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOld Indian temples are so good. This one is good too; the architecture and the cravings.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this temple.
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