Sas-Bahu Temple
Gwalior, India
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- Hindu temple in Gwalior, India
Visitor information
- Address: 65FC+F46, Fort Campus, Near Post Office, Madhya Pradesh 474008, India
People also ask
What is the legend behind SAS Bahu?
Legend has it that the original name of the temples, Sahastrabahu, meaning 'one with a thousand arms', refers to Lord Vishnu. However, over time, this name morphed into the more easily pronounced 'Sas Bahu,' which translates to 'mother-in-law' and 'daughter-in-law' respectively.
Is it easy to reach SAS Bahu Temple?
Road Access: Sas Bahu Temple is easily accessible by road from Gwalior, located around 8 kilometers away. The drive takes approximately 15-20 minutes, and the road conditions are generally good, with smooth access from the main highways.
Who destroyed the SAS Bahu Temple?
It was the islamic invaders- mainly the Lodis that destroyed the temple along with another Shiva temple whose Shivling they threw from the hilltop and which now is part of another temple complex.
What is the Saas-Bahu temple of Gwalior?
The Gwalior's Sas Bahu Temples follows this style, the temples are dedicated to Aniruddha (grandson of Krishna) & Shiva. Only the Sas temple has survived in some form, the Bahu temple is a shell structure of the original one storey with a highly ornate door frame and its defaced wall reliefs surviving.