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.

Kaliyamardana
Kaliyamardana
Matsyavatara
Matsyavatara
Ganesha
Ganesha
Hanuman
Hanuman
A Musician With Sarangi
A Musician With Sarangi
Vishnu
Vishnu
Shiva-Parvati
Shiva-Parvati
Shiva-Parvati (Upper Part)
Shiva-Parvati (Upper Part)
Shiva-Parvati (Detail)
Shiva-Parvati (Detail)
Durga
Durga
Durga
Durga
Divine Figure
Divine Figure