Joda Temple, Baihar, Madhya Pradesh

Joda Temple, Baihar, Madhya Pradesh

Joda Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Baihar Town in Baihar Tehsil in Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh State of India. The Temple was constructed in 12^th Century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

This Temple Complex is situated on the banks of a tank. It consists of two temples facing each other. Both the temples are in ruined state and built on a low raised platform. The first temple consists of Sanctum and Antrala. The Sanctum is crowned by a Nagara Shikara and the antrala is crowned by a Sukanasi. The temple is supported by brick-built structure on it sides to prevent it from collapsing.

The main entrance door is plain and devoid of any decoration except the floral motif on its lintel. The second temple consists of only the sanctum. It has a stepped pyramidal tower over its sanctum. A brick-built structure is built in the middle of the shrine to prevent it from collapsing. A four pillared mandapa can be seen behind this shrine. Several damaged sculptures and architectural fragments can be seen all around the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Baihar Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Kanha Tiger Reserve, 68 Kms from Balaghat, 68 Kms from Balaghat Railway Station, 169 Kms from Jabalpur, 169 Kms from Jabalpur Airport and 428 Kms from Bhopal. The Temple is situated on Balaghat to Kanha Tiger Reserve.

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