12th-Century Yadava-Era Temple Pillar Fragments Found near Vena River, Hinganghat

Researchers discovered stone fragments of a 12th-century temple-style pillar near the Vena River at Hinganghat in Maharashtra. The remains have been linked to Yadava-era Hemadpanti temple architecture.

Yadava-Era Temple Pillar Discovery:

Dimension	Key Details
Current Trigger	Stone fragments of a temple style pillar discovered near the banks of the Vena River at Hinganghat in Maharashtra
Historical Period	Remains linked to temple architecture of the Yadava period dated to the 12th century
Material	Fragments carved from locally available black basalt stone
Craftsmanship Indicator	Carving on hard basalt stone indicates advanced stone carving skills
Decorative Motif	Remains contain a finely carved lotus motif
Possible Temple Component	Pillar possibly belonged to the sabhamandap or stood in front of the garbhagriha
Structural Fragment	Another fragment likely represents the base or pedestal of a main temple pillar
Architectural Style	Carvings display characteristics of the Hemadpanti architectural style
Hemadpanti Technique	Construction method involves interlocking stones without the use of lime
Regional Historical Context	Several parts of Vidarbha flourished religiously culturally and commercially during the Yadava rule