Pindara Group of Temples, Hindu temple complex in Kalyanpur Taluka, India.
Pindara Group of Temples consists of five shrine buildings and one columned assembly hall enclosed within a walled space, displaying construction methods from the Maitraka and Saindhava periods. The careful arrangement of these structures and their stone carvings reflect the building techniques of the early medieval era.
These buildings were constructed between the 7th and 10th centuries during the Saindhava dynasty, with excavation work in 1965 uncovering many stone sculptures and ancient coins. These discoveries helped specialists understand when the complex was built and how important it was to people of that era.
The complex serves as a spiritual center where Hindu worshippers come to honor their faith, with one temple displaying a carved relief of Shiva and Parvati's wedding. Such stone carvings were meant to bring these divine stories to life for people who visited.
The site is maintained by the government's archaeology department and sits about 11 miles (18 km) east of Dwarka, making it accessible if you travel in that direction. Hours and entry details change with the seasons, so checking current access information before your visit helps you plan accordingly.
In 2007, researchers found remains of additional temple structures that had been submerged beneath the ground north of the visible temples, showing that sea levels have changed dramatically over the centuries. These buried ruins suggest the site once contained more buildings than we can see walking through it today.
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