Bijolia Group of Temples: Architectural drawings

By Ar Deepak Gahlowt and his team*

Built during the 11th and 13th centuries CE, the temples in the Bijolia temple complex exhibit various architectural styles, including Nagara, Bhumija, a variety of Nagara styles and Mishraka. The complex comprises the Mahakal Temple, Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple and Mandakini kund (water tank). The temples have a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and mandapa (pillared hall). The Hazareshwar and Undeshwar temples also have a mukhamandapa (front porch).

Site plan of the Bijolia group of temples.
Site plan of the Bijolia group of temples.
Floor plan of the Mahakal Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan of the Mahakal Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Section plan of the Mahakal Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Section plan of the Mahakal Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan of the Hazareshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan of the Hazareshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Section plan of the Hazareshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Section plan of the Hazareshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan of the Undeshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan of the Undeshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Section plan of the Undeshwar Temple in the Bijolia temple complex.
Floor plan and section of the Mandakini Kund in the Bijolia temple complex.