Vishnu Mandir, Asuranविष्णु मंदिर असुरन
A 12th-century Pala Vishnu, dressed and worshipped daily in a city temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur & Terai
Gorakhpur & Terai
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyAsuran Chowk, Gorakhpur
EntryFree
About Vishnu Mandir, Asuran
A modern temple built around a black stone Vishnu of the Pala period, around the 12th century, one of the finest medieval sculptures in eastern UP and worth the visit on its own. The image is worshipped daily so you see it dressed, which is a different experience from a museum. The temple is also the venue of one of the older Ram Leelas in the city.
What to see and do
- 12th-century Pala Vishnu image
- A living shrine around a museum-grade sculpture
- Ram Leela in Ashwin
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