Group of Barolia Temples — Attraction in Rajasthan

The Baroli Temples Complex, also known as the Badoli temples, is located in Baroli village in Rawatbhata City in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, India. The complex of eight temples is situated within a walled enclosure; an additional temple is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away. They are built in the Gurjara Pratihara style of temple architecture dated to the tenth century A.D. All nine temples are under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India for conservation and protection. A well known art critic characterised "the creations of Badoli as the most perfect of their age that he had encountered within that part of the country and, in their own peculiar style." Though the history of the Baroli Temples is not very clear, they are reported to have been built during the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire in the 10th–11th centuries. They are one of the earliest temple complexes in Rajasthan. A carved stone image of the god Nataraja was stolen from the Baroli temple complex in 1998. It has been traced to a private collector in London. However, the statue has now been recovered. The 10th-century Baroli Temples are of great architectural interest, consisting of temple structures built in the Gurjara-Pratihara architectural style, with exquisitely carved stonework. They are in differing stages of upkeep, with some in a semi-ruined state.

There are 8 major temples in Baroli and a ninth about one kilometre away. Four temples are dedicated to Shiva (including Ghateshwara Mahadeva Temple), two to Durga and one each to Shiva-Trimurti, Vishnu and Ganesha.

The Nataraja (Natesha) images carved in these temples are similar to those seen at Upramala. The sculpture has 16 arms and its headdress is matted. There is a large diadem carved at the centre top of the skull, which is "garnished with beaded swags." The facial features are very fine, with high arched brows and full mouth. Great Day Well Spent ❤️ Just Loved...

The Baroli Temples Complex, also known as the Badoli temples, is located in Baroli village in Rawatbhata town in Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan, India. The complex of eight temples is situated within a walled enclosure; an additional temple is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away. They are built in the Pratihara style of temple architecture dated to the tenth century A.D.

History Though the history of the Baroli Temples is not very clear,[6] they are reported to have been built during the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire in the 10th–11th centuries.They are one of the earliest temple complexes in Rajasthan.

The 10th-century Baroli Temples are of great architectural interest, consisting of temple structures built in the Gurjara-Pratihara architectural style, with exquisitely carved stonework. There are 8 major temples in Baroli and a ninth about one kilometre away. Four temples are dedicated to Shiva (including Ghateshwara Mahadeva Temple), two to Durga and one each to Shiva-Trimurti, Vishnu...

I've been in Baroli/Badoli Temples Five times. Every time I visit Rawatbhata, I go to Baroli temples because it's a nearby place to see. •The first time I visited, it was all exciting because it was all new to me. But going there for few times, like any other place when you get use to it, it becomes normal. •There are Gray Langur monkeys living nearby the temples, just on the edges of the surrounding wall near the trees. Do not approach them because they can get aggressive in protecting their young. •The carvings are impressive. • You will learn about how the Gods are worshipped and how they are represented in worshipping, like for example, Lord Shiva would be this erected stone. Lord Ganesh would be the figure that kind of looks like elephant and so on. • It's allowed to have picnics here but then again, you need to be cautious with the monkeys. • It's not allowed to play sports here. • Baroli Temples is an okay place to go to once and getting the right angles,...