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[[File:Baran Rajasthan bhand devra bk.jpg|thumbnail|left|Bhand Deva temple]][[File:Ramgarh Crater.JPG|thumbnail|The Ramgarh Crater as seen from an aeroplane]] | '''Bhand Deva Temple or Bhand Devara Temple''', also known as '''''Little Khajuraho''''' as the 18th century main Hindu temple is built in the style of [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]], is a temple complex with one main [[shiva]] temple and two cave temples further uphill. It is on the banks of a meteor impact crater lake inside the 4 km wide [[Ramgarh crater]] about 40 km from the city of [[Baran, Rajasthan]]. It is located near Ramgarh village, between [[Mangrol, Rajasthan|Mangrol]] 15 km to its west and [[Kuno National Park]] to its immediate East, in Mangrol [[tehsil]] of [[Baran district]] of Eastern [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/13833251/Bhand-Devra-Ramgarh-Archaeological-Site|title=Bhand Devra, Ramgarh - - Archaeological Site}}</ref><ref name=kha1/> | ||
[[File:Baran Rajasthan bhand devra bk.jpg|thumbnail|left|Bhand Deva temple]][[File:Ramgarh Crater.JPG|thumbnail|The Ramgarh Crater as seen from an aeroplane.]] | |||
Up a flight of more than 750 stairs are two related temples located in a cave on Ramgarh Hill and dedicated to the goddesses Kisnai and Annapurna ([[Annapoorna devi]]). The stairs are said to have been constructed by Jhala Jalim (or Zalim) Singh (a descendant of Madhu Singh [[Madho Singh I]]), who ruled as a regent over [[Jhalawar State]] from 1771 until the British intervention in 1838. | Up a flight of more than 750 stairs are two related temples located in a cave on Ramgarh Hill and dedicated to the goddesses Kisnai and Annapurna ([[Annapoorna devi]]). The stairs are said to have been constructed by Jhala Jalim (or Zalim) Singh (a descendant of Madhu Singh [[Madho Singh I]]), who ruled as a regent over [[Jhalawar State]] from 1771 until the British intervention in 1838. | ||
During Kartik Purnima ([[Kartik Poornima]]) a fair is organised at this temple for | During Kartik Purnima ([[Kartik Poornima]]) a fair is organised at this temple for worshipping the two goddesses.<ref name=kha1>{{cite web |url=http://www.holidayiq.com/Bhand-Devra-Temple-Baran-Sightseeing-1108-15838.html |title=Bhand Devra Temple {{!}} Bhand Devra Temple Photos {{!}} Baran Tourist Places |website=www.holidayiq.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223083330/http://www.holidayiq.com/Bhand-Devra-Temple-Baran-Sightseeing-1108-15838.html |archive-date=2011-12-23}}</ref> The site is now protected by the State Archaeological Department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allaboutindia.info/tourism-in-india/ramgarh-bhand-devra-temple/#pdUaTFvyC1czBBVK.99|title=All About India [dot] Info - Something for Everyone}}</ref> | ||
An inscription on a plaque at the site records the history of the main Shiva temple as: | An inscription on a plaque at the site records the history of the main Shiva temple as: | ||
<blockquote>'''"Shiv-Temple (Bhand Devara) Ramgarh''' | <blockquote>'''"Shiv-Temple (Bhand Devara) Ramgarh''' | ||
This temple dedicated to Tantric tradition of Saivism is a noteworthy example of Nagar style temple. As the inscriptions state, it was built in the 10th century by Raja Malaya Verma of Nag dynasty of [[Malwa]] as a memorial of his victory over his enemies and as a tribute showing his gratitude to Lord Shiva whom he held in esteem. With the passage of time in 1162 A.D., the edifice was renovated by Raja Trisna Verma of Med dynasty. | This temple, dedicated to Tantric tradition of Saivism, is a noteworthy example of Nagar style temple. As the inscriptions state, it was built in the 10th century by Raja Malaya Verma of Nag dynasty of [[Malwa]] as a memorial of his victory over his enemies and as a tribute showing his gratitude to Lord Shiva whom he held in esteem. With the passage of time in 1162 A.D., the edifice was renovated by Raja Trisna Verma of Med dynasty. | ||
The temple has audience hall vestibule spire and base. The audience hall has eight huge pillars with images of yaksha, Kinnar Kichak Vidyachar gods and goddesses | The temple has audience hall vestibule spire and base. The audience hall has eight huge pillars with images of yaksha, Kinnar Kichak Vidyachar gods and goddesses apsaras and amorous couples."<ref>[[:File:Bhand devra2.jpg]]</ref></blockquote> | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[List of Hindu temples]] | |||
* [[National Geological Monuments of India]] | |||
* [[List of World Heritage Sites in India|World Heritage Sites in India]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | {{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | ||
[[Category:Shiva temples in Rajasthan]] | [[Category:Shiva temples in Rajasthan]] | ||
[[Category:10th-century Hindu temples]] | [[Category:10th-century Hindu temples]] | ||
[[Category:Khajuraho]] | [[Category:Khajuraho]] | ||
[[Category:Shakti temples]] | |||
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| Bhand Deva Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Baran district |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Kartik Poornima |
| Location | |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates | 25°20′0″N 76°37′27″E / 25.33333°N 76.62417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Khajuraho style |
Bhand Deva Temple or Bhand Devara Temple, also known as Little Khajuraho as the 18th century main Hindu temple is built in the style of Khajuraho Group of Monuments, is a temple complex with one main shiva temple and two cave temples further uphill. It is on the banks of a meteor impact crater lake inside the 4 km wide Ramgarh crater about 40 km from the city of Baran, Rajasthan. It is located near Ramgarh village, between Mangrol 15 km to its west and Kuno National Park to its immediate East, in Mangrol tehsil of Baran district of Eastern Rajasthan.[1][2]
Up a flight of more than 750 stairs are two related temples located in a cave on Ramgarh Hill and dedicated to the goddesses Kisnai and Annapurna (Annapoorna devi). The stairs are said to have been constructed by Jhala Jalim (or Zalim) Singh (a descendant of Madhu Singh Madho Singh I), who ruled as a regent over Jhalawar State from 1771 until the British intervention in 1838. During Kartik Purnima (Kartik Poornima) a fair is organised at this temple for worshipping the two goddesses.[2] The site is now protected by the State Archaeological Department.[3]
An inscription on a plaque at the site records the history of the main Shiva temple as:
"Shiv-Temple (Bhand Devara) Ramgarh
This temple, dedicated to Tantric tradition of Saivism, is a noteworthy example of Nagar style temple. As the inscriptions state, it was built in the 10th century by Raja Malaya Verma of Nag dynasty of Malwa as a memorial of his victory over his enemies and as a tribute showing his gratitude to Lord Shiva whom he held in esteem. With the passage of time in 1162 A.D., the edifice was renovated by Raja Trisna Verma of Med dynasty.
The temple has audience hall vestibule spire and base. The audience hall has eight huge pillars with images of yaksha, Kinnar Kichak Vidyachar gods and goddesses apsaras and amorous couples."[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "Bhand Devra, Ramgarh - - Archaeological Site".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bhand Devra Temple | Bhand Devra Temple Photos | Baran Tourist Places". www.holidayiq.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011.
- ↑ "All About India [dot] Info - Something for Everyone".
- ↑ File:Bhand devra2.jpg
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