West of Uttaradi Math

Title: West of Uttaradi Math
Brief history: Same as Vishnupad Temple
Local tradition: Darshan
Structure: Multiple shrines off small courtyard with large tree and two shrines on western wall under Hanuman temple
1. lower entrance to Shiva shrine with six images embedded in wall around it
2. large courtyard with images in walls and stairs down into chamber with a Shiva linga
Possibly an older shrine displaced by construction of Hanuman Mandir above
Location: West of Uttaradi Math
Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude): 24°46’39.19”, 85°00’34.91”
Approachs: 1. Front backside of Vishnupad temple
2. south of Adi Gadadhara temple
Airport: Gaya
Railway station: Gaya
Bus stand: Gaya
Topographical features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building materials: Stone; brick
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala; current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection status: Poor
Conservation assessment: In need of renovation to make shrine more visible to visiting pilgrims
Subject: Hindu architecture--India
Omeka identifier: sci-site25-01
Present condition: Poor