Shaiva Monastery, Terahi, Madhya Pradesh

Shaiva Monastery, Terahi, Madhya Pradesh

Shaiva Monastery is an ancient monastery located at Terahi, a small village in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The monastery is situated in the banks of Mahwar River. The monastery is under the control of Archeological Survey of India. Terahi and Mahua Village of present day might be the ancient Terambi.

Terambi was the seat of a Shaiva Tradition as attested with the presence of Shaiva monastery ruins in the Terahi Village. Mattamayura sect was founded in Terahi. The monastery is a simple structure with a large compound surrounded by rooms on all sides. The Monastery was not in good state of preservation at present.

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The monastery is located at about 12 Kms from Rannod, 17 Kms from Kadwaya, 63 Kms from Badarwas Railway Station, 68 Kms from Chanderi, 73 Kms from Shivapuri and 278 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Terahi can be reached from Shivapuri or Chanderi. There is no public transport facility to reach this place. Taxis has to be arranged to reach this place.

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