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Sunday, June 6, 2021

Mahadeva Temple, Chandreh, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Chandreh, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Chandreh Village in Rampur Naikin Tehsil in Sidhi District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated near the confluence of River Son and Banas. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).



Legends

As per legend, it is believed that the temple was constructed in one night by Vishwakarma, the divine architect of gods in contemporary Hinduism.


History

The Shaiva monastery and the temple was established in 973CE by Prabodha Shiva, Guru of Chedi rulers (Kalachuris) and his disciple Prashanta Shiva. Prabodha Shiva belonged to Matta Mayura Shaiva sect. This sect is known for their spiritual practice and propagation of Shaiva Siddhanta. The sect established several monasteries and temples in Kadwaya temple, Ashok Nagar and Survaya.


The inscriptions found in this temple and the adjoining monastery records the information about the construction of temple, monastery and social life during that period. The inscription further credits Yuvaraja Deva I of bringing Prabodha Shiva, the revered saint of the Mattamayura sect to Golaki Matha at Gorgi. The place was referred as Bhramara Shaila (Bhramara Hill) in the inscriptions.


The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/06/mahadeva-temple-chandreh-temple.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 16 Kms from Rampur Naikin Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Rampur Naikin, 31 Kms from Govindgarh, 34 Kms from Govindgarh Railway Station, 50 Kms from Sidhi, 50 Kms from Rewa and 204 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Chorgadi off the Sidhi to Govindgarh route. ,

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