Mahadeva Temple, Chitrakot, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Chitrakot, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Ghumarmund Para of Chitrakot Village in Lohandiguda Tehsil in Bastar District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple is situated very close to Chitrakot Waterfalls (dubbed as Indian Niagara). The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 11^th century CE by the kings of Chindaka Naga dynasty.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east and is in complete ruins. The temple consists of a sanctum enshrining a big Shiva Linga on square yoni. The sanctum is completely lost except it pillars. A cement shed is built over the sanctum to safeguard the Linga from rain and sun light.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 metres from Chitrakot Falls, 10 Kms from Lohandiguda, 32 Kms from Bastar, 38 Kms from Jagdalpur, 40 Kms from Jagdalpur Railway Station and 40 Kms from Jagdalpur Airport. The temple is situated on Jagdalpur to Chitrakot falls route.

Location