Mama Bhanja Temple, Barsoor, Hindu temple in Barsoor, India
The Mama Bhanja Temple stands fifty feet tall on a moulded base, featuring a curvilinear shikhara and walls decorated with lotus and foliage carvings.
Built during the Chhindaka-Naga dynasty between the 10th and 13th centuries, this temple demonstrates the architectural evolution of religious structures in central India.
The temple walls display intricate carvings of Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesha on the sanctum doorway lintel, reflecting the regional artistic traditions.
The Archaeological Survey of India maintains this Monument of National Importance, which welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM without entry fees.
The temple received its name from two relatives of the Naga dynasty - the maternal uncle and nephew - who according to local accounts completed its construction in one day.
Location: Dantewada district
GPS coordinates: 19.13765,81.37355
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:24
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