All These Photographs are related to Commemorative Stones and old times beautiful building of Sas Bahu Temple situated at Gwalior, India. The Construction of Sas Bahu Temple was Started by King Ratanapala and completed during the reign of Mahipala in 1093 A. D.
First commemorative stone reads as :
'This temple was cleaned and stripped of the Chuna with which Mahomedans has defaced it for centuries by Major J. B. Keith November A. D 1881 under the directions of Captain H. Cule. R. E. Curator of Ancient Monuments in India. '
Second commemoratives stone Describes As under:
'Sas Bahu Temple'
The group of two Temples standing on the eastern corner of the Gwalior Fort is popularly known as Sas Bahu Temple. The literal meaning denotes Mother - in-law and Daughter - in - law. Generally applied for the bigger and smaller temples respectively. The original name of the temple was derived probably from 'Sahastrabahu' meaning thousand arms. In due course of the time, it came to be known as 'Sas Bahu'. The Architectural grandeur of glorified the temple building traditions of the Kachchhapaghata rulers.
The Construction of the temple was Started by King Ratanapala and completed during the reign of Mahipala in 1093 A. D. Fully developed temple plan is aligned in the north-south direction. Having Garbha-Griha Antarala, Mahamandapa and Ardhamandapa from South to North. The exuberantly carved pillars and Ceiling of the central hall are flanked by porches on three sides. The exterior walls are richly carved with floral, geometric designs, elephant figures, musicians and scenes from Krishna Lila. The exterior decoration of the smaller temple is also similar. It possesses a vestibule and a small central hall.
The stone Inscription fixed on the portico of the bigger temple refers about its construction, religious congregation, folk rituals and revenue allotted for the temple. '
Photographs By Dr. Dalvir Pannu Sahib
First commemorative stone reads as :
'This temple was cleaned and stripped of the Chuna with which Mahomedans has defaced it for centuries by Major J. B. Keith November A. D 1881 under the directions of Captain H. Cule. R. E. Curator of Ancient Monuments in India. '
Second commemoratives stone Describes As under:
'Sas Bahu Temple'
The group of two Temples standing on the eastern corner of the Gwalior Fort is popularly known as Sas Bahu Temple. The literal meaning denotes Mother - in-law and Daughter - in - law. Generally applied for the bigger and smaller temples respectively. The original name of the temple was derived probably from 'Sahastrabahu' meaning thousand arms. In due course of the time, it came to be known as 'Sas Bahu'. The Architectural grandeur of glorified the temple building traditions of the Kachchhapaghata rulers.
The Construction of the temple was Started by King Ratanapala and completed during the reign of Mahipala in 1093 A. D. Fully developed temple plan is aligned in the north-south direction. Having Garbha-Griha Antarala, Mahamandapa and Ardhamandapa from South to North. The exuberantly carved pillars and Ceiling of the central hall are flanked by porches on three sides. The exterior walls are richly carved with floral, geometric designs, elephant figures, musicians and scenes from Krishna Lila. The exterior decoration of the smaller temple is also similar. It possesses a vestibule and a small central hall.
The stone Inscription fixed on the portico of the bigger temple refers about its construction, religious congregation, folk rituals and revenue allotted for the temple. '
Photographs By Dr. Dalvir Pannu Sahib
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