Ghummatwalu Temple, Lavana, Gujarat

Ghummatwalu Temple, Lavana, Gujarat

Ghummatwalu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Lavana Village in Khanpur Taluk in Mahisagar District of Gujarat, India. This temple is considered as part of the Kaleswari group of monuments. The temple is situated in between the Kaleshwari Temple and the Kund. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Gujarat declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The original was built during 10^th century CE. The temple suffered destruction and was in dilapidated condition. The temple was rebuilt with a reduced dimension in 18^th century CE by Vakhat Singh Baavaji (1735 – 1757 CE), the king of Lunavada, a princely state of British India.

The Temple

The original temple was built in Maru Gurjara style of architecture. The restored temple was constructed in smaller size within the sanctum of original temple. The plinth of the sanctum of the original temple can be seen around the current temple. The current temple consists of sanctum and Mukha Mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by two pillars and two pilasters.

The pillars were eight sided at the base, sixteen sided in middle and circular at the top. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga along with an image of Mahishasura Mardini. The roof over the sanctum is of dome shaped. The exterior wall of the temple has niches housing sculptures on three sides. This temple is smaller than any other structure in the complex.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 700 metres from Lavana Bus Stop, 16 Kms from Malpur, 18 Kms from Khanpur, 26 Kms from Lunavada, 36 Kms from Modasa Railway Station, 37 Kms from Modasa, 134 Kms from Ahmedabad Airport and 144 Kms from Ahmedabad. Lavana is situated on Lunavada to Modasa route. The temple is well connected to Lunavada by buses.

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