Budhi Chanderi Digamber Jain Temple, Madhya Pradesh
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Address
Budhi Chanderi Digamber Jain Temple, Goodar Bamore Rd, Budhi Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh 473446
Diety
Tirthankara
Introduction
Budhi Chanderi was only about 16 km from Chanderi, the ASI Museum of Chanderi was associated with the place of Budhi Chanderi. The town of Budhi Chanderi (Old Chanderi) is believed to be the town of Chaidnagar which finds its mention in the Puranas, signifying its antiqueness. The Old Chanderi lies inside the forested area and is believed to house more than 55 Jain and Hindu temples, most of which are in ruins. The ASI has collected more than 2500 artifacts from Budhi Chanderi and its surrounding areas, most of which are preserved at the ChanderiMuseum. The temples here are believed to have been built between 9th – 11th centuries by the Pratihara kings.
Puranic Significance
The complex confirmed it to be Jain temple complex and the same was evident from the images and sculptures here. The architecture is similar to that of the Badoh Pathari Jain temple. Sadly, the ASI has repeated its shoddy restoration work here, with the walls resembling a jigsaw puzzle. Nevertheless, it has been successful in bringing back the temple complex to shape, but still its ruins remain. All the five temples here are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras in this temple complex.
Century/Period/Age
9th century A.D.
Managed By
Archeological survey of India.
Nearest Bus Station
Budhi chanderi
Nearest Railway Station
Lalitpur
Nearest Airport
Gwalior