Lalita Devi Mandir (site 23)

: Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for Lalita Devi Mandir

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Title: Lalita Devi Mandir (site 23)
Subject -- Topic: Hindu temples--India
Coordinates: 24.777567,85.009500
Brief history (ext)
Local tradition (ext): Darshan
Location (ext): On way from Vishnupad Temple to Surya Kunda, about 10 meters from northern back entrance to Vishnupad Temple
Topographical Features (ext): Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Usage (ext): Active worship
General remarks (ext): Beautiful lintel with Vishnu dasavatara panel. Memorial with aarti in center of courtyard.
Structure (ext): L shaped courtyard type temple in which images are stuck on western and southern wall. Courtyard had an open memorial, 8-10' high.
Approach (ext): On way from Vishnupad Temple to Surya Kunda, about 10 meters from northern back entrance to Vishnupad Temple
Airport (ext): Gaya
Building materials (ext): Brick
stone
Railway station (ext): Gaya
Bus stand (ext): Gaya
Conservation_assessment (ext)
Protection status (ext): Well protected, behind locked gate
Ownership (ext)
Present condition (ext): Average
PID: sciGaya:site023