Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for Pancaganesha Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Indra Temple, Donative shrine

Title: Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for Pancaganesha Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Indra Temple, Donative shrine
Subject: Hindu temples--India
Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude): 24° 46' 38.42", 85° 0' 23.45"
Brief history: Unknown
Local tradition: Darshan
Location: Pancaganesha Mandir is west of 16 padas. Hanuman and neighboring temples are located northeast of the Main Temple and north of 16 padas
Topographical features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu, across from the Sita Kunda
Usage: Active worship and darshan
Structure: Panchaganesha is an old rock shrine with two well-sculpted pillars. It is an old structure which has been tiled and gated. Other three shrines seem to be newer additions to the temple which were constructed to house images.
Approachs: Through Chand Chaura or north from Brahmasaror
Airport: Gaya
Building materials: Stone; brick; tiles
Railway station: Gaya
Bus stand: Gaya
Conservation assessment: Good
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala; current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present condition: Maintained
Omeka identifier: sci-site09-KPJRForm.pdf
Site number: site09
Abstract: Neighboring shrine is a mish-mash of numerous sculptures plastered in the walls
Protection status: Well protected

Site pages: PANCAGANESHA MANDIR, HANUMAN TEMPLE, INDRA TEMPLE, DONATIVE SHRINE; Map; Site Documentation