Shiva Temple, Chandkhuri,
Chattisgarh
Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to the Lord Shiva located in Chandkhuri in Raipur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is also called as
Che Mashi Shiva Temple. The Temple is one of the
protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by
Archaeological Survey of India.
History
The
Temple was believed to be built in 10th – 11th Century
AD. The ornate gateway of this temple is belonged to another destroyed Somavanshi
Temple dated to 8th Century AD.
The Temple
The
Temple is Pancha Ratha in plan and was built in Nagara Style. River Goddesses Ganga
and Yamuna can be found at the door jamb. Gaja Lakshmi can be found at the
lintel. There is no idol or Lingam in the sanctum. Few Idols and sculptures can
be found in the Temple premises.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1 Km from Chandkhuri Mata Kausalya Temple, 21 Kms
from Raipur Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Raipur Airport, 23 Kms from Raipur and 25
Kms from Raipur Railway Station. The Temple is situated on Raipur to Baloda
Bazar Route. This Temple is located in Patel Para by crossing a thin road on
the left bank of the village of Chandkhuri.
Location
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