Gudiyari Temple, Kesharpal, Chattisgarh

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 13^th 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).

Location