Temples in Panna
The dominant architectural schemes of most of the temples are uniformly homogenous.
After the declination of Mughal Empire, Muslim architectural wisdom appear in
these temples.like the domes of these temples are both plain and onion shaped.Temples
have kalasha on top. Most of the tallest domes have lotus form.
Mahamati Prannathji Temple: This is the most important temple of pranamies
which reflects their social and religious life. The temple is completed in 1692
AD. It is believed that Prannathji livied here and will remain here and thus
became the highest Pranami tirtha as Mahamati's Punyasthali, and hence Panna
is the param dham for Pranamies. This temple reminds one of the Taj Mahal. The
Rang Mahal has eight pahals and each pahal has 201 domes. The spherical central
dome is as Muslim architecture and the lotus form on this dome is according
to Hindu tradition. The glistering divine golden kalasha is accompanied by the
divine panja which denotes Mahamati's blessing and signifies the Aksharatita
Purna Brahman. The main entrance of central dome is called Kaman Darwaza, made
of silver. On Sharada Purnima every year, thousands of people gather here to
celebrate the Mahotsava.
Padmavati Devi or Badi Devi Temple: It is located on the north west corner
near Kilkila river and it is believed to be very old temple. The religious and
historical importance of this temple is immense under the belief that goddess
padmavati, who was still alive and protector the prosperity and happiness of
Panna. During Nav-Durgotsava thousands of devotees gather here. Maharaja Chhatrasal
Bundela accept it as his Raj Lakshami although their kuldevi is Vindhyavasani.
Baldeoji Temple: The temple is in Paladian style as a scaled down replica
of St. Paul's Cathedral in London under supervision of Mr. Manly, an Italian
expert. The temples structure improves upon the Romanesque and Gothick styles
prevalent in Britain in eighteenth century. The temple consists of a large hall
called maha mandapa with massive pillars and is built on a raised platform so
that one may obtain darshan even from out side the main gate (from the road
side). The attractive image of Shri Baldeoji is built in black shaligrami stone.
Baldeoji temple is the finest building in area and represents the zenith of
Panna architecture.
Jugal Kishoreji Temple: This is the main Hindu temple in Panna and was
build in Bundela temple style. Nat mandapa, Bhog mandapa, Garbh grih and Pradkshana
path are present in the temple. The attire of the Lord is not Brij but Bundelkhandi.
As per the common belief, the idol came to Panna from Vrindavan via Orchha.
It is believed that a pilgrimage of the four Dhams would render itself otiose,
if it does not conclude with a visit of the Jugal Kishoreji Temple.
Other Temples: Other than the above temples, Ram-Janki Temple, Swamiji
Temple, Sarang Temple, Baiji Temple, Govindji Temple are some of the important
temples in Panna.
All the above temples are located in the Panna town itself except Sarang Temple,
which is about 20 kms from the town.
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