Mahadev Temple, Narayanpur, Chattisgarh

Mahadev Temple, Narayanpur, Chattisgarh

Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Narayanpur Village in Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is situated on the banks of Mahanadi River. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built during the 13^th – 14^th Century CE.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east. The Temple consists of 16 pillared mandapam and Sanctum. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga. River goddess Ganga & Yamuna can be found at the entrance door of sanctum. Various incarnations of Lord Vishnu can be found in the external walls of the sanctum. Yakshas, Gandharvas, animal bird and erotic sculptures can be found on the walls of the temple.

There is another temple situated next to the main temple. This Temple is facing towards west. There is no idol inside the sanctum. The sculptures and idols recovered from the excavation around the temple have been kept in small museum situated in the temple premises. This museum has a life size idol of a local King. There is a garden built around the temple. The Temple is enclosed within a compound wall.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Kasdol, 40 Kms from Baloda Bazar, 41 Kms from Baloda Bazar, 65 Kms from Bhatapara Railway Station, 66 Kms from Bhatapara and 113 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on Kasdol to Sirpur Route. This temple is located at about 2 Kms away from the main road.

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