Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum

Highlights

• The old temple was destroyed by Islamic invaders and the present 8-11th CE temple is likely built on the same place under the old name, and the nearby ancient baoli still has old Hindu pillars.
• Bhimadevi belongs to the Shakti tradition that was derived from the Buddhist tantric goddess.
• The Bhima Devi temple was sculptured during the reign of Gurjara-Pratiharas.
• Most of the complex ruins comprising sculptures and architectural design, which were ruined during Mughal period under Aurangzeb, are of the times of the Gurjara-Pratiharas.
• These islamist invasions were responsible for the wanton destruction of this ancient Hindu temple complex.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •The temple, located in Pinjore, is dated from archaeological excavations as an ancient historical and religious place.
• •Archaeological excavations have revealed that this region, extending from Pinjore to Nalagarh, establishes earliest habitation by man to 1.5 million years ago.
• •This is based on tools of Paleolithic period found in quartzite formations in the region.
• •Also, from the rock edicts found from the temple ruins in the area during excavations, it has been conjectured that they were constructed during the reign of Raja Ram Dev.

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