These are photographs bilingual commemorative board and ancient Mundeshwari Temple located at Kaura Bihar, India. Commemorative board provides this historical information about Mundeshwari Temple:
"This beautiful temple of Mundeshwari, now called Mundeshwari is one of the earliest temples of Bihar. According to an inscription found here, it had been in existence in c. A. D. 635. Built entirely of stone and octagonal in plan, its walls are relieved with niches and bold mouldings and carved with vase and foliage designs. On its door-jambs are carved figures of Duarapalas, Ganga, Yamuna, etc. Inside the temple is a Chaturmukha Siva Linga and 2 curious stone vessels. The sikhara of the temple collapsed long ago, the present roof being a recent restoration. "
Photographs Gifted By Mr. Inderjeet Singh Sahib
Sources:
1- Bilingual Commemorative board
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