Damru Shiva Temple, Baloda
Baza, Chattisgarh
Damru
Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord
Shiva located in Damru
Village near Baloda Bazar Town in Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara District in the
Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Shivnath river flows near
Damru. The
Temple is one of the protected
monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of
India.
History
It is
believed that this temple was built in 12th Century CE by Kalachuri
Kings.
The Temple
This
is an ancient ruined Shiva Temple, situated on the stone-built platform. The
Temple is facing east. This temple is about 15 feet high. The Sanctum is
empty. A headless Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. Desecrated Yonipitha
is lying in front of the temple. The walls of the temple are also very
simple. Remains of ruined temples in the form of two mounds are found
nearby.
Excavated
Sculptures of Trivikram, Vishnu, Surya, Shiva, Brahma, Yama, Chamunda, Parvati,
Ambika, Chawardharini and few erotic sculptures from the temple premises and
nearby area have been fixed in newly built Maha Maya Temple next to this Shiva
Temple. Mahamaya Temple houses ancient idols of Mahamaya, Mahakal and Vinayaga.
The remains of the old settlements have been found as a result of
archaeological excavations at Damru.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Baloda Bazar, 41 Kms from Bhatapara, 41
Kms from Bhatapara Railway Station, 50 Kms from Bilaspur Airport, 58 Kms from Bilaspur
Junction Railway Station, 61 Kms from Bilaspur and 100 Kms from Raipur. The
Temple is situated on Bhatapara to Pauni Route.
Location
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