Shiva Temple, Chandkhuri, Chattisgarh

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 10^th – 11^th Century AD. The ornate gateway of this temple is belonged to another destroyed Somavanshi Temple dated to 8^th 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