India

Magderu

8th-century Maitraka temple, Gujarat

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Magderu is an 8th-century temple of Maitraka period located near Dhrasanvel village in Okhamandal Taluka of Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India. The temple is located three miles northeast of Dwarka.

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Temple construction

8th century

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8th century (last quarter)

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TempleShrinesMandapaJagati (platform)Enclosing wall
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Stone latticework (sajala)Statues (Saptamatrikas pithika)Pillars and lintelsShikhara (spire, ruined)
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Coordinates

22.29° N, 69.05° E