Bhojpur Temple

An unfinished 11th-century Shiva temple with one of the largest lingams in India — an easy morning ride.

Representative photo≈ 30 km from Bhopal

Attributed to Raja Bhoj, the Bhojpur temple is famous for its massive stone lingam and for the unfinished construction that still shows how it was built. It pairs well with Bhimbetka for a longer heritage loop.

Travel notes

Dress respectfully and leave riding boots where asked. Weekends and festivals can be crowded.

Road safety

Rural road sections may have livestock and slow farm traffic.

Rules, permits and access

The temple is a protected monument — follow the rules on photography and access.