Karli Mahadeva Temple, Samlur,
Chattisgarh
Karli
Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord
Shiva located in Samlur in
Dantewada District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by
Archaeological Survey of India.
History
The Temple was built in 10th
– 11th Century AD by King Someshwar Dev’s wife, Somal Devi.
The
Temple
The Temple follows Vesara style
architecture. Presiding Deity is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva
Lingam. Shiva Lingam is about 2 feet tall. Nandi can be found facing the
sanctum. The carvings and sculptures of
this temple are similar to Battisa temple in Barsur.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5
Kms from Samlur, 13 Kms from Dantewada Railway Station, 14 Kms from Dantewada
Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Geedam, 14 Kms
from Geedam Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Dantewada, 20 Kms from Geedam Railway
Station, 31 Kms from Barsur, 88 Kms from Jagdalpur Airport and 337 Kms from
Raipur. The Temple is situated on Dantewada to Bijapur Route.
Location
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