Bhima Devi Temple Museum
| Place | Pinjore |
|---|---|
| State | Haryana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1974 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Open-air Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes (Protected Monum |
| Address | Pinjore, Haryana 134101 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry (Note: Entry to the adjacent Pinjore Garden is paid) |
Museum Introduction
Established formally in 2009 (site excavated in 1974), the museum preserves the remnants of a 5-temple complex. It was inaugurated to protect and display the rare sculptures that were unearthed during scientific clearance of the mound adjacent to the Pinjore Gardens.
General Collections
The collection includes over 100 antique sculptures, architectural fragments, stone plinths, and inscriptions. It covers various motifs including gods, goddesses, celestial musicians, and social scenes from the early medieval period.
Unique Historical Collections
Panchayatana Layout: The site uniquely displays the foundations of a "Panchayatana" style temple (a central shrine with four subsidiary ones). It is also famous for its erotic sculptures, which are rare in North Indian temple ruins and bear a striking resemblance to those in Khajuraho.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No (State Protected, |
|---|---|
| Notes | The temple was originally destroyed by Islamic invaders (including the army of Aurangzeb). Much of the rubble was reportedly used to build the adjacent Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens). |
| Artifacts | Sculptures of Shiva-Parvati, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Kartikeya; statues of Apsaras and Gandharvas; fragments of Amalaka (stone discs); decorative floral motifs; and ancient stone inscriptions mentioning "Panchapura." |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (A major destina |
| Contact Details |
+91 1733 252 2345 +91 99157 70015 |
| Email ID | arch@hry.nic.in (General Department Email) |
Artifact Gallery
