Raghurajeshvara Temple, Bhonsla Ghat

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. RAGHURAJESHVARA TEMPLE, BHONSLA GHAT (19th century) is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by Gangadhar Rao of Pune.

General View - Shikhara
General View - Shikhara
Vishnu
Vishnu
Gangadhara
Gangadhara
Sheshashayi Vishnu
Sheshashayi Vishnu
Sheshashayi Vishnu (Detail)
Sheshashayi Vishnu (Detail)
Window With Jala
Window With Jala
Female Figure
Female Figure
Female Figure
Female Figure
Vishnu
Vishnu
Durga
Durga
Garuda
Garuda
Female Figure
Female Figure