Английская Википедия:Bajramath Temple

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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.Шаблон:Sfn The temple was earlier a Brahmical temple dedicate to Surya but was transformed to a Jain temple.Шаблон:Sfn

About temple

Bajramath Temple is famous for carvings and craftmanship, and are representative of post-Gupta architecture.Шаблон:Sfn This temple enshrines three garbhagrihas with the temple is fully decorated with Jain sculptures.Шаблон:Sfn The central garbhagriha is Шаблон:Convert long and other two are Шаблон:Convert long. The large mandapa is supported by 16 pillars, balcony on each side and a staircase on east.Шаблон:Sfn 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.Шаблон:Sfn The temple houses an idol of Surya on seven-horse chariot with Brahma and Vishnu on side.Шаблон:Sfn All three shrines of this temple are now occupied with idols of Tirthankaras.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn The temple houses a finely carved five–hooded idol of Suparshvanatha.Шаблон:Sfn

Photo gallery

Restoration

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

See also

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