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Bateshwar Temple Complex 
Temple Complex 

​Location: Bateshwar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 
Year: 2022

CONTEXT

 

Bateshwar is essentially a temple town, situated on the bank of the holy river Yamuna. The name Bateshwar appears to have been derived from Vateshwarnathji, one of the many names of Lord Shiva who is the presiding deity of this pilgrim town. Flanked by the holy Yamuna, Bateshwar has a plethora of temples, once totaling to 101. Out of these, 42 temples still stand here.

The beauty of this pilgrim town is its long line of Ghats dotted with a series of temples. Some of the temples ceilings still retain their beautiful original frescos painted with traditional vegetable paints. The pilgrim town finds references in old scriptures like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Matsya Puran etc.

 

The illustrious King Badan Singh of Bhadawar dynasty shifted his capital from Mai to Bateshwar about 400 years ago. The present temples are said to be constructed by him. The Jain scriptures too contain description of Bateshwar. According to legends, the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminathji, was born at the place called Sauripura just 3 km from Bateshwar. 

SHELF OF PROJECT 

 

  1. Ghat restoration and rejuvenation

  2. Proposed integrated tourism development of bateshwar dham complex

  3. Proposed Development of ancient holy Kund

  4. Proposed laser show at kund

  5. Ancient temple’s heritage conservation of bateshwar

  6. Proposed development of late shri Atal Bihari vajpayee ji janamsthali Smarak

  7. Proposed development of Jain teerth sthal, shouripur

  8. Proposed development of Forest area eco- tourism, rapdi

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