Gyaraspur
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Gyaraspur ग्यारसपुर |
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A Bhairavnath sculpture from Gyaraspur (dated to 9-10th century)
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 Gyaraspur
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| Coordinates: 23°40′N 78°6′E / 23.667°N 78.100°ECoordinates: 23°40′N 78°6′E / 23.667°N 78.100°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Vidisha |
| Block | Gyaraspur |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 466661 |
Gyaraspur is a panchayat village in the Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is also the headquarters of a tehsil of the same name.
Gyaraspur was of considerable importance in medieval India. The place has several ruins of several old Hindu, Jain and Buddhist places of worship. These include Maladevi Temple, Hindola Torna and the Bajramath Temple.
Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab of Bhopal acquired the control of Gyaraspur in the early 18th century.
Gyaraspur is located near Vidisha (35 km) and Sanchi. Udaipura, famous for its heritage temples, can be reached via Gulabganj.
Topography :Gyaraspur lies in a gorge of some low steep hills, at distance of about 38.4 km north-east from the district and Tehsil headquarters town, Vidisha.. The place is situated on the old high road to Sagar. Buses ply on the road.
Places to visit in Gyaraspur The extensive ruins, scattered in and around the Tehsil, narrate the story of glory that was Gyaraspur in the late ancient and early medieval times. These ruins indicate that the place has passed through the influence of Buddhism, Brahmanism and Jainism.
Maladevi Tempel
Maladevi Tempel, Detail
Hindola Torana
Athakamba Temple
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