Nava Toran Temple, Hindu temple ruins in Khor, Neemuch district, India
Nava Toran Temple is a shrine in ruins located in Khor, a village in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. The structure displays two rows of ten decorative arches supported by pillars carved with intricate scenes of sages, celestial dancers, and animals throughout their surfaces.
The temple was built in the 11th century and reflects traditional Hindu architectural styles blended with elements from the Kachchhapaghata dynasty period. This mix of building traditions marks a time of cultural exchange in the region's religious life.
The temple's name refers to the two grand gateways that frame the entrance and serve as a sacred threshold for worshippers entering the space. These archways hold significance in daily rituals and mark how devotees transition between the outer and inner sanctums.
The site is protected as a Monument of National Importance under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India and can be explored during daylight hours. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and the area sits amidst open fields with minimal structures nearby.
Local stories speak of an underground passage linking the temple to Chittor Fort, which legend says Maharana Pratap used when traveling for worship. This tale reveals how this shrine once connected to a larger network of royal spiritual sites across the region.
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