VISHNU WORSHIPPED IN TWIN TEMPLES
BHAGWAN VISHNU HAS BEEN CARVED OUT OF BLACK MARBLE IN BOTH SUNDERNARAYAN TEMPLE AND RUPNARAYAN MANDIR IN MAHARASHTRA. LOCAL RED LATERITE STONE HAS BEEN USED IN BOTH TEMPLES
In village Diveagar of Konkan region of Maharashtra is this beautiful complex of Sundernarayan and Rupnarayan temples. The complex is located on the road leading to the beach in the village. The temple sea beach (Sundernarayan) was constructed by the king of the Shilahar dynasty in the 13th century. Rupnarayan temple has been recently con- structed. Both the temples are constructed out of local red laterite stone, popularly known as 'chira' by the local people.
Deep stepwell near this temple is a landmark structure. Unlike many other temples of Konkan, this temple has a beautiful shikhar. Rupnarayan Mandir has a Sabha Mandap and the plan of the temple is very simple, it is rect angular, with the Garbha Griha included within. There are no walls to the Sabha Mandap of Rupnarayan Mandir. The roof is supported by the columns. The temple is an example of the achievement of aesthetic through simplicity and perfect proportion The Sundernarayan temple is anancient and The deity of the temples is Bhagwan Vishnu.
The Idols have been carved out of black marble in both the temples. These temples are on a plinth also made out of Chira stone. The plinth is hardly one feet in height. Deep stambha is also within the complex. Construction and design of the new temple is very sensitively accomplished and merges with the original composition.
Temple is in the vicinity of the sea and sur rounded by lush green coconut and betel nut trees. The entire ambience is just beautiful and serene. The complex does not have any protec tive compound wall. The old Sundarnarayan temple needs more care, attention and affection from the local people and the administration. More and more people can then take the experience of the serenity of our temples and have a calm and peaceful experience.
Dr.UJWALA CHAKRADEO
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