Bhojpur Mandir Raisen, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Bhojpur Mandir Raisen – Guide 

Bhojpur Mandir is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Bholenath located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh state. Bhojpur Temple is also known as Bhojeshwar Temple and Somnath of the East. Bhojpur is famous all over the world for its attractive structure and the stories and mysteries associated with it. A tale about Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen that this temple is incomplete today and its construction work has not been completed. More than 7 feet high Shivling of Lord Shiva is established in Bhojpur temple. This Shivling of Lord Shiva is the world’s largest Shivling made of a single stone.

History of this Temple

The history of Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen takes us back to 1055 BC. The credit for the construction of the Bhojpur temple goes to King Bhoj of the Parmar dynasty who got the temple constructed during the 11^th century. The construction of Bhojpur temple is still incomplete, due to some unknown reasons, the work of this temple was left midway. It is believed that this temple was to be built in one night but it could not happen.

Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen Timings

Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 7:00 PM in the evening.

Place to visit near this Temple

Maa Parvati Cave

Just opposite the Bhojpur temple, there is a beautiful cave on the ghat facing the Vetva river, which is known as Parvati cave. Many attractive sculptures are found in this cave and glimpses of 11^th century architecture can also be seen.

Hoshangabad

Hoshangabad district situated on the banks of river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh is a very nice place to visit which includes many tourist places.

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters located in Madhya Pradesh is an archaeological site and one of the major sightseeing places in Bhojpur that shows the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent. Among the most popular temples of

Bijasan Mata Temple

Bhojpur, Bijasan Mata Temple Salkanpur is very popular among the devotees. This temple is famous for the Bijasan form of Mata Durga, which is situated in the mountains at a height of 800 feet.

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How to reach Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen

By Air- The nearest airport from this temple is raja bhoj airport Bhopal which is at a distance of 50 km from Bhojpur Mandir of Raisen. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Bhojpur Mandir is Bhopal railway station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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