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Nederlands (nl-NL) Dive into history with a captivating video of under 5 minutes, featuring the Sas Bahu Temple, a shrine dedicated to Vishnu, located in Nagda, Rajasthan. Erected in the 10th century, this architectural gem radiates timeless splendour. Its ancient allure and mystery promise to transport you back in time. Get lost in the intricate beauty of this sacred site, a silent testament to a bygone era. Embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the depth of India's history and spirituality from the comfort of your home. This is an invitation to adventure and enlightenment that you simply cannot resist. So, are you ready for the journey?
This film was made on the basis of photos and videos taken during the trip India • Rajasthan and Varanasi (EN)
Reading the text below will help you better understand the cultural context of the images in this video.
Sas Bahu
The Sas Bahu (or Sahasra Bahu) temples date from the end of the 10th century. The local name in Rajasthan is Sas Bahu which is a contraction of the term Sahasra Bahu, meaning "one with a thousand weapons" which is one of the names of Vishnu. There are other "Sahsra Bahu" temples elsewhere in India. As the name suggests, all of these temples are dedicated to Vishnu, the protective god.
The complex is made up of two temples of different sizes. The larger one is surrounded by 10 subsidiary shrines while the smallest has only 4. Many of these subsidiary shrines have disappeared, and for some only the base remains.
Nagda
Even though Nagda is nowadays a small locality in the large suburbs of Udaipur, the locality has been a very important center and for some time was probably the capital of the historic region covering part of Rajasthan, the Mewar.
Temples
Sas Bahu temples in Nagda are relatively small compared to other Indian temples. They are magnificent and adorned with remarkable bas-reliefs and sculptures. They have partly been restored.
Located at the gates of Udaipur, one could imagine hordes of tourists to admire such wonders, but luckily, this is not the case. You can visit the places at your ease, which is far from being neglected.
about the place, Nagda:
A few kilometers from Udaipur, near the city of Nagda is an ancient temple complex dating back to the 10th century AD. They are two temples of identical style but of different size. The largest is surrounded by 10 subsidiary sanctuaries while the smallest has only four.
Spoken comments in the film:
At the gates of Udaipur in Rajasthan is a small temple dedicated to Shiva.
A pure wonder. Sas Bahu was built in the 10th or 11th century and is exceptionally well preserved or remarkably restored.
The real full name is Sahastra Bahu.
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Sahasrabahu temple
columns near the Sas Bahu temple
detail of the bas-reliefs of the Sas Bahu temple
