Gudiyari
Temple, Kesharpal, Chattisgarh
Gudiyari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to the Lord Shiva located in Kesharpal
Village in Bastar Tehsil in Bastar District in the Indian
state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is situated on the bank of Gudiyari pond and Kesharpal
is located on the banks of the Markandeya River. The Temple is one of
the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey
of India.
History
This
temple was believed to be built in 13th Century CE. An inscription
engraved in Nagari script found in this village bearing the name of the Kakatiya
ruler Jayasimha is kept in the Archeological Museum, Jagdalpur.
The Temple
The
remains of an ancient Shiva temple can be found on the banks of Gudiyari pond. The
Gudiyari pond covers over an area of about
two and a half acres. This temple premises houses images of Ganesha and Uma
Mahesvara. Few broken idols and architectural fragments can be found in the
premises.
Connectivity
The Temple
is located at about 10 Kms from Besoli, 23 Kms from Bastar, 44 Kms from
Kondagaon, 44 Kms from Jagdalpur Airport, 45 Kms from Jagdalpur, 48 Kms from
Jagdalpur Railway Station and 264 Kms from Raipur. The temple is situated at
about 10 Kms from Besoli off the Raipur to Jagdalpur Road (NH 30).
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