33. #Bateshwar Group of temples #Morena (near #Gwalior)
Group of ~ 200 small temples made of sandstone built ~ 8th CE in #GujjarPratihar style of architecture.
These temples are dedicated to Shiv, Vishnu & Shakti.
Group of ~ 200 small temples made of sandstone built ~ 8th CE in #GujjarPratihar style of architecture.
These temples are dedicated to Shiv, Vishnu & Shakti.
The perfect example of the “#Mandapika shrine” - One step further from the single cave cell design concept.
Temples were destroyed in the 13th century by Islamic invaders & later by earthquakes.
They were in complete ruins when #ASI started working on this project in 2005.
Renovation of these temples was a pure labour of passion, hard work & dedication.
Renovation of these temples was a pure labour of passion, hard work & dedication.
In 2005, when @ASI started renovating these temples under the supervision of Sri K K Muhammed, It was equivalent to solving a giant jigsaw puzzle.
The location too was completely inaccessible due to the notorious Chambal Decoits.
The location too was completely inaccessible due to the notorious Chambal Decoits.
Sri K K Muhammed approached Nirbhay Singh Gujjar (head of the dacoits) & convinced him to give safe passage for the workers.
Gujjar was moved by his request and he with his men helped #ASI to renovate close to 60 temples.
Gujjar was moved by his request and he with his men helped #ASI to renovate close to 60 temples.
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