Gandai Shiva Temple, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh

Gandai Shiva Temple, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh

Gandai Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Gandai Town in Rajnandgaon District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is also called as Deour Shiv Mandir. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 13^th – 14^th Century CE by Kalachuri Dynasty.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple. The Temple follows Nagara style architecture. The Temple is triratha in plan. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Gandai Bus Stop, 45 Kms from Kawardha, 58 Kms from Bhilai Airport, 66 Kms from Durg Junction Railway Station, 69 Kms from Bhilai, 73 Kms from Rajnandgaon, 89 Kms from Raipur and 105 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on Rajnandgaon to Kawardha Route.

Location