Lakshamana Temple (site 17)

Hindu temples--India

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It was a temple with a sculpture of Lakshmana, which was stolen.

Eastern bank of Phalgu in the Salempur Village, north of the Sitakund group of temples at the foothill of Ramagaya.

Located on a side hill at the foothill of Ramagaya, approx. 80 feet east of the Phalgu.

Desecrated/ Abandoned

Another structural remnant of an old building of Lakhauri bricks with a dome stands right across the Lakshmana temple at the eastern bank. The standing part seemed under someone's control as the door was locked.

It has a sanctum with a western entrance, which leads to a mandapa/courtyard. The mandapa stands on 12 pillars, some of which were turned upside down during repairs. The roof also has pillar lintels. There are 3 niches on the northern wall and 2 on the eastern wall of the mandapa.

Through Salempur Village. Alternatively one can walk across the Phalgu from Vishnupada

Gaya

Primarily stone
Lakhauri bircks

Gaya

Gaya

Needs immediate attention and some restoration/renovation.

Unprotected

None

It is in a bad condition as it is not under active usage.

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