Ram Janardhan Mandir, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh India

The marvelous and eye catching shrine, Ram Janardhan Mandir, built in the 17th century by Mirza Raja Jaisingh is a perfect example of the elegant and fabulous architectural structural style of the Maratha period. The imposing and classic Maratha paintings decorate the walls and many structures were later on added in the 18th century by the Maratha Kings. Many amazing, striking and excellent sculptures of 11th-12th century like those of the Brahma, Mashesa, Govardhandhari Krishna and Vishnu adorns these shrines and add to their charm and beauty.Idols of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita in the Rama-temple and that of Janardana(Vishnu) in the Janardana-temple belong to the seventeenth century.