Karli Mahadeva Temple, Samlur, Chattisgarh

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 10^th – 11^th 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