Shiva Temple, Kodal, Madhya Pradesh

Shiva Temple, Kodal, Madhya Pradesh

Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kodal Village in Tendukheda Tehsil in Damoh District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple was built in 950 CE by Kalachuri Kings. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and built over a low raised platform. The exterior of the platform has series of niches housing Shaiva sculptures in regular intervals. The temple consisted of sanctum and a mandapa. The mandapa has been lost completely. Only, the sanctum remains intact. The sanctum is pancharatha on plan. The sanctum doorway is ornate.

The lintel is adorned with Navagraha figures with Uma Mahesvara on the lalata bimba. The architrave has Saptamatrikas in dancing posture flanked by Virabhadra and Ganesha with Nataraja in the middle. The shikara follows nagara style and the top portion is in damaged condition. The jangha repeats the standard design of two rows of figures.

The recesses of the lower row bear Surasundaris and those of the upper row vyalas. The bhadra niches has images of Nataraja on the south and Andhakantaka on the east while the south kapili niche houses Vinayaga with Vighnesvari. The jangha terminates with a festoon design. Ruins of a large monastery attached to this temple can be seen near the temple.

Festivals

Shravan Sundays and Shivaratri are observed here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 19 Kms from Tendukheda, 51 Kms from Deori, 60 Kms from Bheraghat Railway Station, 74 Kms from Damoh, 75 Kms from Jabalpur, 84 Kms from Jabalpur Airport and 252 Kms from Bhopal. The temple is situated on Tendukheda to Deori route.

Location