Bajramath Temple

Bajramath Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism, Jainism
Deity	Tirthankara
Festivals	Mahavir Jayanti
Location
Location	Gyaraspur, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates	23°39′45″N 78°06′42″E
Architecture
Style	Māru-Gurjara
Creator	Pratihara dynasty
Established	9th century CE
Temple	1

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

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  Rishabhanatha statue
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  Surya statue
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  Tirthankar statue
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  Intricately carved door

Restoration

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

See also

• Jain temples, Vidisha
• Gadarmal Devi temple
• Maladevi Temple
• Udayagiri Caves