Riddhnath Temple, Handia, Madhya Pradesh
Riddhnath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Handia Village near Nemawar Town in Dewas District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of the Narmada River. 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 built by Lord Kubera himself.
History
The temple
is said to have been built in the 18th century CE based on architectural
style.
The Temple
This temple
is facing towards west and built over a raised platform. The temple consists of sabha mandapa and sanctum. The sabha mandapa is an open structure supported by
eight pillars. Nandi can be seen in the mandapa facing the sanctum. The two
pillars situated in the middle enclosing nandi is richly carved with Shaivite dvarapalas, floral and decorative patterns on all four sides. The sanctum
houses Riddhnath in the form of Shiva Linga. The exterior wall is plain. The shikhara
has a large central dome surrounded by thirteen miniature domes.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Nemawar Bus Stand,
20 Kms from Harda, 22 Kms from Harda Railway Station, 36 Kms from Kannod, 135
Kms from Bhopal, 135 Kms from Indore and 145 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The
temple is situated on Indore to Nagpur route.
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