Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena:
A Testimony of Ancient Scientific Achievements!
The Chausath Yogini Temple is a 11th century CE Shiva Temple in Mitaoli village, near Padaoli in Morena district (Madhya Pradesh, India). It was built by king Devapala (reign. 1055-1075 CE) of Kachchhapaghatas dynasty of Gwalior.
The temple is located on a hill which is about 100 feet (30 m) in height. It is externally circular in shape with a radius of 170 feet (52 m). Within its interior part it has 64 small chambers, thus the name "Chausath" (64).
Within the main central shrine there are slab coverings which have perforations in them to drain rainwater to a large underground storage. The pipe lines from the roof lead the rain water to the storage are also visible
According to an inscription found from there dated to 1323 CE, the temple was a venue of providing education in astrology and mathematics based on the transit of the Sun.
The temple is situated on a highly earthquake prone area. But, due to its unique circular architecture style, it was able to withstand earthquakes for many centuries. However, it still suffered destruction from wars & invasions.
Some historians & archeologists believe that this temple became the inspiration for the Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan) of India, though other tell that Parliament is completely a European-styled construction.
A Testimony of Ancient Scientific Achievements!
The Chausath Yogini Temple is a 11th century CE Shiva Temple in Mitaoli village, near Padaoli in Morena district (Madhya Pradesh, India). It was built by king Devapala (reign. 1055-1075 CE) of Kachchhapaghatas dynasty of Gwalior.
The temple is located on a hill which is about 100 feet (30 m) in height. It is externally circular in shape with a radius of 170 feet (52 m). Within its interior part it has 64 small chambers, thus the name "Chausath" (64).
Within the main central shrine there are slab coverings which have perforations in them to drain rainwater to a large underground storage. The pipe lines from the roof lead the rain water to the storage are also visible
According to an inscription found from there dated to 1323 CE, the temple was a venue of providing education in astrology and mathematics based on the transit of the Sun.
The temple is situated on a highly earthquake prone area. But, due to its unique circular architecture style, it was able to withstand earthquakes for many centuries. However, it still suffered destruction from wars & invasions.
Some historians & archeologists believe that this temple became the inspiration for the Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan) of India, though other tell that Parliament is completely a European-styled construction.
