Shankargarh Garhwa Fort Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Address

Shankargarh Garhwa Fort Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Chak Arazi Garhwa, Bara Tehsil,

Prayagraj District,

Uttar Pradesh 212107

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

Garhwa Fort is a Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Garhwa Village near Shankargarh Town in Bara Tehsil in the Prayagraj District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Puranic Significance

The temple is believed to be built by the Guptas. The fortifications around the temple were built in 1750 CE by the Baghel King Vikramaditya.There are bastions on the four corners of the fort complex with easy access provided by a flight of steps. The most important structure in the fort complex is the Gupta era temple. It is situated in southwestern part of the fort.

Special Features

The fort complex spreads over two-kilometer area. The temple measures about 55 feet in length and 30 feet in width with an east entrance. The temple was built in panchakona design. The temple consists of sanctum and a pillared mandapa. The most notable relic in the complex is sculpture representing the ten incarnations (dasavathara) of Lord Vishnu, belonging to 11 th or 12th century. There is a 10 feet tall image of four armed Vishnu in padmasana near the main temple. Sculptures of Lord Buddha, Ganesha & various other deities, architectural fragments, and inscriptions of Gupta period can be seen in the complex. Most of the sculptures have been shifted to the State Museum of Lucknow for safety reasons.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/06/garhwa-fort-shankargarh-uttar-pradesh.html