Rudreshvara Temple, Bansphatak

There are hundreds of big and small temples in and around Varanasi dedicated to different deities. Many of these are significant not only for their exalted properties as they attract a large number of devotees from all directions, but they are also aesthetically remarkable for exquisite architectural and sculptural renderings. Some are profusely decorated with beautiful stone carvings and paintings. RUDRESHVARA TEMPLE, BANSPHATAK (19th century CE) is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Shiva(?) Of Black Stone In Garbhagriha
Shiva(?) Of Black Stone In Garbhagriha
Uma-Maheshvara On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Uma-Maheshvara On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Ganesha On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Ganesha On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Rama-Sita-Lakshmana On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Rama-Sita-Lakshmana On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Bhairava On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Bhairava On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Bhairava On A Pillar Of Pradakshinapatha
Bhairava On A Pillar Of Pradakshinapatha
Simhavahini Durga On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Simhavahini Durga On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Sarasvati On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Sarasvati On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Makaravahini Ganga On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha (North)
Makaravahini Ganga On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha (North)
Chiraharana Scene On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Chiraharana Scene On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Bhima On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Bhima On Outer Wall Of Garbhagriha
Sadhus (Ascetics) On Upper Part Of Eastern Door
Sadhus (Ascetics) On Upper Part Of Eastern Door