Mahadeva Temple, Ghatiyari, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Ghatiyari, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Ghatiyari Village in Rajnandgaon 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 believed to be built around 11^th – 12^th Century AD.

The Temple

This is a newly excavated Shiva Temple. The Temple consists of a Mandapam, Antrala and Sanctum. None of the structure survived, only the foundation remains. The Temple would have followed Panchayatana layout i.e. the main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines. The Sanctum houses the Shiva Lingam.

Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. Dilapidated walls of the sanctum cab be seen. Remains of ancient temple like sculptures, pillars and stones are found scattered around the temple premises. Idol of Ashta Bhuji Natraj, Andhakasur Vadh and Chathur Bhuja Shiva are found in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Gandai, 5 Kms from Gandai Bus Stop, 51 Kms from Kawardha, 86 Kms from Rajnandgaon, 86 Kms from Rajnandgaon Railway Station, 101 Kms from Raipur and 118 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on Rajnandgaon to Kawardha Route.

Location