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High medieval · Hindu · India

Kiradu Temples

Barmer, Rajasthan · 25.7528°, 71.0977°

Shiva (the best-preserved Someshvara temple); a Vishnu temple also stands at the siteChaulukya (Solanki) vassalsMaru-Gurjara
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
11th-12th c. (Chalukya vassals)
Chaulukya (Solanki) vassals

History & significance

A group of five ruined Hindu temples in the Thar Desert near Barmer, built by vassals of the Chalukya monarchs and richly carved with animal and human figures. An inscription of 1178 CE records repairs to a temple damaged during Ghurid raids.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chaulukya (Solanki) vassals