1. INTRODUCTION
“A magnificient round temple unfolds before the eyes ,as old time, as
grand as life and as intriguing as sun on day of an eclipse.”
WHY CHAUSATH YOGINI TEMPLE?
Ever Pondered what the inspiration behind the spellbinding founding
stone of the democracy of India was?
•A temple that served as the inspiration for the design of the Parliament
of India.
• The beautiful Chausath Yogini Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple in
Mitawali in the Morena district was the boost that persuaded
architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker to envision
the House of Parliament in the 1920s.
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3. The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has
declared the temple As National monument under
Act No. LXXI of 1951, dt.28/11/1951.
The inscription reveals Mitawali, Padavali and
Bateshwar formed a golden triangle within which a
famous university existed 100 years ago
It was the centre of learning Hinduism, along with
astrology and mathematics which were taught with
the help of rays and shades of the Sun.
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5. The roof of the entire structure is flat including
that of another east facing circular temple within
the outer circular wall.
Within the main central shrine there are slab
coverings which have perforations in them to
drain rainwater to a large underground storage.
7. The lotus pose induce the calm effect on mind
and nerves, therefore the mind represent the
temple and heart depicts the existing inscriptions.
The planning is done on the concept of healing
effect from Padmasna.
An open air theatre is created on the plan of
Chausath Yogini Yantra
8. Pergola is designed on the basis of an important
element of Hindu Ritual ‘Havan Kund’
Existing Inscriptions is highlighted with the path
and historical lamp post placed.
A pond is created with the existing rainwater
harvesting system.
9. The focus of the design is to rejuvenate the site
which results in the reflection and emphasis on
the lost monument Mitawali .
Enhancing the landscape expands the fascination
for tourism.
