Nagpura Shiva Temple, Durg,
Chattisgarh
Nagpura
Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
located in Nagpura Village near Durg City in Durg 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 built during the reign of Kalchuri rulers in 12th Century
A.D.
The Temple
The
Temple is facing towards east. This temple is Pancharatha in plan. The Temple
consists of sanctum only. The decorative doorjambs consists of river goddess
Ganga & Yamuna and Dvarapalas. Images of Ganesha, Hari Hara and Brahma can
be found on the exterior walls of the temple.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 11 Kms from Durg, 11 Kms from Durg Bus Stand, 12 Kms
from Durg Junction Railway Station, 33 Kms from Rajnandgaon and 65 Kms from
Raipur Airport. This temple is situated to the north west of Durg City on Khairagarh Road on the left bank of
the tank.
Location
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