Mahadeva Temple, Kirari Godhi, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Kirari Godhi, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Kirari Godhi Village in Bilha Tehsil in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple was believed to be built in 10^th – 12^th century CE. The temple is situated on the bank of a small stream in the village. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built by the kings of Kalchuri Dynasty of Ratanpur in 12^th century CE.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The antrala and the mandapa are lost completely. The sanctum is square and pancharatha on plan. The shikara over the sanctum is broken and only lower portion remains intact. The exterior walls are decorated with Ashta Dikpalas, Nataraja, gods in various forms, mithunas, dancers etc.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Dagori Railway Station, 5 Kms from Bilha Railway Station, 7 Kms from Bilha, 14 Kms from Bilaspur Airport, 18 Kms from Bilaspur New Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Bilaspur and 24 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station. The Temple is situated at about 13 Kms from off the Bilaspur to Raipur route.

Location