Temples in Gwalior - photos, details and travel help.
Here are some of the most amazing temples in Gwalior that are a melange of divinity and antiquity. Browse through the pages of history books as you visit these temples.
It was built by King Mahipala in 1905 and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There are two temples on the premises which are the reason why these temples are conjointly called Saas Bahu. One of these temples is bigger than the other one, and hence, called Mother in law. The smaller temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has huge sandstone slabs stacked against each other in a slanting position.
Don’t confuse it with the one in Konark, Odisha because it is different. Sun Temple in Gwalior was built in the 1980s and has been dedicated to Lord Sun. There is a beautiful garden surrounding the garden adding aesthetics to the whole place. The temple gives you a chance to spend spiritual hours amidst the tranquil ambiance of the beautiful surroundings.
One of the important Hindu temples in Gwalior, TelikaMandir is dedicated to Vishnu, Shiva, and Matrikas. It was built during the 8th or 9th century by the member of the Teli community which lived in the region, according to the historians. What makes this temple so unique is its unusual architecture. Constructed in the Dravidian style, there lies a rectangular sanctum in the center instead of a square while integrating the elements of Nagara architecture.
For all religious people and Sai Baba bhakts, the temple of Sai Baba holds a huge significance. Located in the city center, the divine temple is sprawling on a huge area and is somewhat similar to the one in Shirdi. It gets crowded on Thursdays as it is the official day of Sai Baba. The place is so peaceful that you can spend hours lost in prayer and meditation. If you are looking for serenity and peace of mind, then you should definitely come here.
Another one of the most important temples in Gwalior, Chaturbhuj Mandir holds a special place. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple has important mathematical importance along with having a mythological significance. It was on the walls of these temples the mathematical figure ‘zero’ was originated. The temple is estimated to be constructed in 875 AD and is one of the best temples to visit in Gwalior .
Sheetla Mata Temple is one of the most prominent temples in Gwalior where many worshippers come to worship daily. The temple is constructed in large premises and houses the idol of Goddess Sheetla who cures children and elderly from all serious diseases. So, if someone has chicken pox or typhoid, they are brought to this temple once they fully recover to purify their bodies and souls of germs and negativity.
Dedicated t Lord Shiva, Koteshwar Temple gives you a peep into the history of the old times. The ornate details on the temple says a lot about the temple. There is a colorful faced outside the temple and inside you will find Siva Lingam.
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