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Bhojpur Temple(Bhojeshwar temple)

Temple building in India starts from a very ancient time. The evidence of first brick structure in India is from Bhitargaon in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state. Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojpur temple also known as Bhojeshwar temple is located 32 kms from Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. When we made a plan to visit Bhimbetka, I googled other nearby places. I have a flair for historical places    and found a quest to visit this temple. We started early in the morning from Bhopal at 8. By 10 we were at Bhojpur where Bhojeshwar temple is located. But what is unique about this temple. The temple is called Somnath of the east. Somnath temple is in Gujarat and famous for its historicity and grand architecture. The temple at Bhojpur is located on a high plinth. It is believed the temple was build by Indian King Bhoja(1010-1055). River betwa flows a few meters away from the main temple. Unique architecture Huge pillars and outer wall The t