This Archaeological site locally known as Govinda Bhita is situated on the back of karatoya
out side the northern rampart wall of Mahasthangarh. The Karatoya, a metrical Sanskrit work
of 12th-13th century mentions the temple (at Govinda Bhita) on the northern limit of the holy
city. Though tradition ascribes it was the temple of Govinda or vishunu but nothing came to
light which may be associated with the vishnuvita character of the buildings.

Archaeological excavations were carried out here in 1928-29 and 1960 consequently the cultural
objects of various periods commencing from 2nd significant architectural remains have been discovered
before gupta era. The excavation have revealed the remains of two temples-eastern and western
within a massive enclosure. These temples were constructed and reconstructed in 4 building
phases commencing from Late Gupta period ( 6th Century A.D)

Important antiquities discovered at Govinda Bhita includes cast copper coins, silver coins, NBP wars,
terracotta female figurines with sunga affinities, terracotta seal bearing Brahmi script and semi precious stone beads.