Athkhamba or group of eight pillars, Gyaraspur

rizbab28 · February 23, 2021, 4:12pm

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Gyaraspur, nestled in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, flourished in the 9th–10th centuries as a vibrant center of Jain devotion with distinct Buddhist and Hindu layers. Once replete with grand temples like Maladevi, Bajramath, Hindola Torana, and Athkhamba, it drew monks, traders, and pilgrims to its thriving religious and cultural landscape.

Athkhamba’s stone pillars and remnants echo the site’s lost grandeur while the Maladevi Temple, perched on a cliff, reveals masterful carvings and a unique fusion of Hindu and Jain iconography. The Bajramath and other temples reflect religious plurality, with structures originally dedicated to Hindu deities later embracing Jain idols. Despite bearing the scars of invasions and neglect, these ruins preserve rare expressions of post-Gupta and Pratihara artistry.

Once a beacon for faith and heritage, Gyaraspur has faded from popular memory. Now, its magnificent relics lie half-abandoned, visited mainly by heritage enthusiasts and awaiting rediscovery as one of India’s overlooked cultural treasures.

rizbab28 · February 23, 2021, 4:33pm

@fasi6083

Peace be upon you,

Hope you will be fine, and where are you

Thanks for your attention and appreciation.

NareshDarji · February 23, 2021, 4:42pm

Thanks for sharing this historical place with us @rizbab28

fasi6083 · February 23, 2021, 6:38pm

Thanks for the blessing @rizbab28 Iam still in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. I was planning to visit Hyderabad but because of the current situation delayed my visit.

rizbab28 · February 23, 2021, 7:22pm

@fasi6083

Yes, situations are still not under control as Son is also stuck in Jeddah. Thank God I will be reaching Hyderabad on 14 March for a week. Looking forward to hear you.