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Know the world's largest Shiva Linga in MP, Bhojeshwar temple (in pics)

New Delhi: Bhojpur is a town of religious and historical mportance in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Not many people know about this town or visit Bhojpur which is at a distance of 35 km

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 09, 2013 7:09 IST



The building as it stands consists of the inner cella or garbhagṛiha, supported by massive pillars, surmounted with an elegant corbelled dome. The outer walls and superstructure of the temple were never built.



This beautifully carved temple is unique in being left unfinished, with a series of large architectural parts still located in the quarries where the stones were cut and fashioned.

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