Gadarmal Devi temple, Hindu and Jain temple in Badoh village, Vidisha district, India
Gadarmal Devi temple is a Hindu and Jain shrine in Badoh with an oblong main sanctuary set on an elevated sandstone platform. Seven smaller temples are arranged around it in a clustered layout, creating a complex that combines multiple architectural styles.
The sanctuary was built during the 9th century under the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. The Paramara dynasty later added architectural elements during renovations that reshaped the complex.
The temple displays niches carved for yogini statues that reveal the worship practices of its time. These figures show how both traditions honored spiritual disciplines in the medieval era.
The sanctuary opens daily from sunrise to sunset and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. Visitors can explore the sandstone structures and carvings at their own pace throughout the day.
A large sandstone relief sculpture depicts a mother with an infant, kept inside the main shrine. This artwork was documented in 1871 by archaeologist Joseph David Beglar and offers a rare glimpse into how family bonds were portrayed in medieval temple art.
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