West of Uttaradi Math (site 25)

: Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for West of Uttaradi Math (site 25)

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Title: West of Uttaradi Math (site 25)
Subject -- Topic: Hindu architecture--India
Coordinates: 24.777553,85.009697
Brief history (ext): Same as Vishnupad Temple
Local tradition (ext): Darshan
Location (ext): West of Uttaradi Math
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): This shrine part is used as exit in busy times at Vishnupad Temple. Most often gates from Vishnupad to this part are closed.
Structure (ext): Multiple shrines off small courtyard with large tree and two shrines on western wall under Hanuman temple -- 1. lower entrance to Shiva shrine with six images embedded in wall around it -- 2. large courtyard with images in walls and stairs down into chamber with a Shiva linga -- Possibly an older shrine displaced by construction of Hanuman Mandir above
Approach (ext): 1. front backside of Vishnupad temple 2. south of Adi Gadadhara temple
Airport (ext): Gaya
Building materials (ext): Stone
brick
Railway station (ext): Gaya
Bus stand (ext): Gaya
Conservation_assessment (ext): In need of renovation to make shrine more visible to visiting pilgrims
Protection status (ext): Poor
Ownership (ext): Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present condition (ext): Poor
PID: sciGaya:site025