Mahua Shiva Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Mahua Shiva Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Mahua Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mahua, a small village in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Mahua village is famous for its three ancient temples. Mahua can be the same Madhumati mentioned in the Rannod inscription.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple. The Temple is Pancharatha on plan. The Temple follows Nagara style architecture. The Temple consists of sanctum, antarala and mukha mandapa. The shikara over the sanctum is in ruined state. The sanctum doorway was flanked by river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna. Garuda can be found at lalata bimba (lintel center) with two Vidyadharas holding a crown above him.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 11 Kms from Kadwaya, 12 Kms from Rannod, 59 Kms from Badarwas Railway Station, 61 Kms from Chanderi, 73 Kms from Shivapuri and 261 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Mahua 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.

Location