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Bajramath Temple, Gyaraspur

Ninth-century Jain temple in Gyaraspur with three sanctums and walls covered in Jain sculpture

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01 — The story

Bajramath is a Jain temple in the town of Gyaraspur in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, dating to the 9th century. It is known for the quality of its carving and craftsmanship, which are taken as typical of post-Gupta architecture, and it is now in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The temple holds three sanctums: the central one is about 7.33 ft long and the two beside it about 6.33 ft each. Jain sculptures decorate the whole building. A large mandapa rests on 16 pillars, with balconies on all sides and stairs on the east.

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02 — About

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