[No known name] (site 12)
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- Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for [No known name]
- Site Number: site012, Monument Name: [No known name]
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- [No known name] (site 12-1)
- Site Number: sci-site012, Site Number: site012, Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple and Two Single-Chamber Shrines, Date Period: Narasimha Temple seems to have early medieval origins, whereas the others (Sarasvati Temple and Two-Single Chamber Shrines) seem to be modern constructions., Brief History: Narasimha Temple resembles the architectural design of Vishnupada, though it is a smaller shrine. There is no evidence to date the exact construction of the shrine, but it is plausible that it was constructed after the completion of the Vishnupada Temple. There is an inscription nearby that refers to the construction of a shrine and a monastery at Gaya, which dates to the 9th century., Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Darshana and Puja, General Remarks: Narasimha Temple is a single shrine temple with a small entrance to the womb chamber. At the gate, there is a decorated lintel and door jamb from the early medieval period. North of this is an open shrine to Sarasvati, and several other images, which are plastered on the eastern and northern walls. Continuing on the western side are two single-chamber shrines, which also have sculptures., Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The Mahadeva Temple consists of an inner sanctum, which houses a Shiva Linga, and a twenty-pillared mandapa. The Narasimha Temple (east of Mahadeva Temple) is a small rock temple. Like Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple (east of Narasimha Temple) is a small rock temple. Facing Narasimha Temple are two single-chamber shrines. All five shrines are treated as one unit in the Vishnupada Complex., Location: It is located north of the 16 Vedis Mandapa and parallel to the Mahadeva temple. It makes the northeast corner of the Vishnupada complex Temple., Approach: Northeast corner of inner courtyard of Vishnupada Temple., Topographical Features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill, Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone and bricks; recycling of early medieval sculptural pieces., Usage: Active worship, Darshana, Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala, Protection Status: Well-protected, Present Condition: Good, Conservation Assessment: Tiles and marble have been plastered into Narasimha Temple to refurbish the shrine. The historical layer is underneath the tile and marble, which is not visible anymore., Vishnu: [lacks information], Shiva: [lacks information]
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- [No known name] (site 12-2)
- Site Number: sci-site012, Site Number: site012, Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple and Two Single-Chamber Shrines, Date Period: Narasimha Temple seems to have early medieval origins, whereas the others (Sarasvati Temple and Two-Single Chamber Shrines) seem to be modern constructions., Brief History: Narasimha Temple resembles the architectural design of Vishnupada, though it is a smaller shrine. There is no evidence to date the exact construction of the shrine, but it is plausible that it was constructed after the completion of the Vishnupada Temple. There is an inscription nearby that refers to the construction of a shrine and a monastery at Gaya, which dates to the 9th century., Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Darshana and Puja, General Remarks: Narasimha Temple is a single shrine temple with a small entrance to the womb chamber. At the gate, there is a decorated lintel and door jamb from the early medieval period. North of this is an open shrine to Sarasvati, and several other images, which are plastered on the eastern and northern walls. Continuing on the western side are two single-chamber shrines, which also have sculptures., Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The Mahadeva Temple consists of an inner sanctum, which houses a Shiva Linga, and a twenty-pillared mandapa. The Narasimha Temple (east of Mahadeva Temple) is a small rock temple. Like Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple (east of Narasimha Temple) is a small rock temple. Facing Narasimha Temple are two single-chamber shrines. All five shrines are treated as one unit in the Vishnupada Complex., Location: It is located north of the 16 Vedis Mandapa and parallel to the Mahadeva temple. It makes the northeast corner of the Vishnupada complex Temple., Approach: Northeast corner of inner courtyard of Vishnupada Temple., Topographical Features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill, Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone and bricks; recycling of early medieval sculptural pieces., Usage: Active worship, Darshana, Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala, Protection Status: Well-protected, Present Condition: Good, Conservation Assessment: Tiles and marble have been plastered into Narasimha Temple to refurbish the shrine. The historical layer is underneath the tile and marble, which is not visible anymore., Vishnu: [lacks information], Shiva: [lacks information]
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- [No known name] (site 12-3)
- Site Number: sci-site012, Site Number: site012, Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple and Two Single-Chamber Shrines, Date Period: Narasimha Temple seems to have early medieval origins, whereas the others (Sarasvati Temple and Two-Single Chamber Shrines) seem to be modern constructions., Brief History: Narasimha Temple resembles the architectural design of Vishnupada, though it is a smaller shrine. There is no evidence to date the exact construction of the shrine, but it is plausible that it was constructed after the completion of the Vishnupada Temple. There is an inscription nearby that refers to the construction of a shrine and a monastery at Gaya, which dates to the 9th century., Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Darshana and Puja, General Remarks: Narasimha Temple is a single shrine temple with a small entrance to the womb chamber. At the gate, there is a decorated lintel and door jamb from the early medieval period. North of this is an open shrine to Sarasvati, and several other images, which are plastered on the eastern and northern walls. Continuing on the western side are two single-chamber shrines, which also have sculptures., Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: The Mahadeva Temple consists of an inner sanctum, which houses a Shiva Linga, and a twenty-pillared mandapa. The Narasimha Temple (east of Mahadeva Temple) is a small rock temple. Like Narasimha Temple, Sarasvati Temple (east of Narasimha Temple) is a small rock temple. Facing Narasimha Temple are two single-chamber shrines. All five shrines are treated as one unit in the Vishnupada Complex., Location: It is located north of the 16 Vedis Mandapa and parallel to the Mahadeva temple. It makes the northeast corner of the Vishnupada complex Temple., Approach: Northeast corner of inner courtyard of Vishnupada Temple., Topographical Features: Western bank of Phalgu river on the eastern slope of Mundaprishta hill, Building-Structural Material And Other: Stone and bricks; recycling of early medieval sculptural pieces., Usage: Active worship, Darshana, Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala, Protection Status: Well-protected, Present Condition: Good, Conservation Assessment: Tiles and marble have been plastered into Narasimha Temple to refurbish the shrine. The historical layer is underneath the tile and marble, which is not visible anymore., Vishnu: [lacks information], Shiva: [lacks information]