Avantiswami Temple, built in the latter half of the 9th century and dedicated to Vishnu, is in ruins now though parts of it still survive. The ruins of this temple speak highly about its elegance and sophistication. Graceful colonnades of pillars make an arcaded portico around the temple. The massive pillar before the entrance has a beautiful metal figure of Garuda, the king of birds. Motifs of this temple, seen in the decorative carvings, have borrowed heavily from many sources, both indigenous and foreign. |
