Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for Lakshamana Temple
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Title
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Documentation Sheet of Built Heritage/Site N.M.M.A., Archaeological Survey of India for Lakshamana Temple
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Subject
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Hindu temples--India
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Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude)
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24°46'38.43", 85°00'33.25"
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Local tradition
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It was a temple with a sculpture of Lakshmana, which was stolen.
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Location
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Eastern bank of Phalgu in the Salempur Village, north of the Sitakund group of temples at the foothill of Ramagaya.
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Topographical features
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Located on a side hill at the foothill of Ramagaya, approx. 80 feet east of the Phalgu.
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Usage
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Desecrated/ Abandoned
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Structure
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It has a sanctum with a western entrance, which leads to a mandapa/courtyard. The mandapa stands on 12 pillars, some of which were turned upside down during repairs. The roof also has pillar lintels. There are 3 niches on the northern wall and 2 on the eastern wall of the mandapa.
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Approachs
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Through Salempur Village. Alternatively one can walk across the Phalgu from Vishnupada
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Airport
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Gaya
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Building materials
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Primarily stone
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Lakhauri bircks
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Railway station
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Gaya
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Bus stand
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Gaya
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Conservation assessment
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Needs immediate attention and some restoration/renovation.
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Ownership
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None
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Present condition
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It is in a bad condition as it is not under active usage.
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Omeka identifier
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sci-site17-KPJRForm.pdf
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Site number
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site17
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Abstract
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Another structural remnant of an old building of Lakhauri bricks with a dome stands right across the Lakshmana temple at the eastern bank. The standing part seemed under someone’s control as the door was locked.
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Protection status
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Unprotected
sci-site17-KPJRForm.pdf