Garhi Padavali
गढ़ी पढ़ावली
A 10th-century temple hall preserved inside a small 18th-century fort, its walls and ceilings covered in Hindu mythological carvings, earning it the nickname “Mini Khajuraho.”
The main shrine of the Padavali temple has long since collapsed. What survives is a 10th-century pillared hall, enclosed by a small fort built later. Its pillars and ceilings are carved with avatars of Vishnu, Shiva as Nataraja, scenes from the Ramayana, and scenes of everyday life, full of rich detail. It lies about 2 km from the Bateshwar temples. Visitors usually stop by on the way, and it is quiet, with few tourists.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Bateshwar Hindu Temples
- Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli
- Kakanmath Temple
- Sun Temple Gwalior
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
- Tomb of Tansen & Mohammad Ghaus
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Man Mandir Palace