Bateshwar Hindu temples
Facts and practical information
The Bateshwar Hindu temples are a group of nearly 200 sandstone Hindu temples and their ruins in north Madhya Pradesh in post-Gupta, early Gurjara-Pratihara style of North Indian temple architecture. It is about 35 kilometres north of Gwalior and about 30 kilometres east of Morena town. The temples are mostly small and spread over about 25 acres site. They are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti - representing the three major traditions within Hinduism. The site is within the Chambal River valley ravines, on the north-western slope of a hill near Padavali known for its major medieval era Vishnu temple. The Bateshwar temples were built between the 8th and the 10th-century. The site is likely named after the Bhuteshvar Temple, the largest Shiva temple at the site. It is also referred to as Batesvar temples site or Batesara temples site. ()
Madhya Pradesh
Bateshwar Hindu temples – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli.