Majholi Vishnu Varaha Temple- Madhya Pradesh

Address

Majholi Vishnu Varaha Temple- Majholi, Madhya Pradesh 483336

Deity

Vishnu Varaha

Introduction:

• Location: Majholi Village, Majholi Taluk, Jabalpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Dedicated To: Lord Vishnu (Varaha Avatar)
• Significance: Recognized as a “Monument of National Importance” by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Puranic Significance:

• Historical Background:
  • Constructed during the 11th century CE, under the Kalachuri dynasty
  • Follows Kalachuri architectural style
• Main Idol:
  • Enshrines an image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu
  • The sanctum doorway has a lintel featuring a four-armed Vishnu in Yoga posture, flanked by Navagrahas (nine celestial entities)
  • Door jambs decorated with celestial nymphs (apsaras) and river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna
• Varaha Idol:
  • The body of Varaha adorned with depictions of various Hindu gods, celestial beings, and sages
  • A serpent is seen between the legs of Varaha, holding a vessel, accompanied by his wife
  • Similar to Varaha images in other historical sites like Eran and Khajuraho
• External Sculptures:
  • Sculptures of deities like Ganesha, Vaishnavi, Uma Maheshvara, and Vishnu from the Kalachuri era can be found on the external walls of the sanctum

Special Features:

• Unique Iconography:
  • Features an elephantine Varaha behind a life-sized idol of Vishnu in Yogasana
  • Additional idols of Ganesha, Kali, and Hanuman are also enshrined

Festivals:

• Major Celebrations:
  • Annual tribal fairs organized on Mahashivaratri and Janmashtami

Century/Period/Age

11th century CE

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Majholi

Nearest Railway Station

Sihora

Nearest Airport

Jabalpur

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