Mahadeva Temple, Dev Somnath, Rajasthan

Mahadeva Temple, Dev Somnath, Rajasthan

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Dev Somnath Village in Dungarpur District, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Temple is situated on the banks of the River Som. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to have been built in 12^th century CE by local Rajput rulers in Malva style of temple architecture. However, the earliest inscription found in the temple was dated to 1493 CE.

The Temple

The Temple follows Malva style of temple architecture. The entire structure is made of marble and is of three storied. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Sabha Mandapa and three entrance porches. The Sabha Mandapa is crowned with samvarana roof. Nandi can be seen in the Sabha Mandapa facing the sanctum. The Sanctum is situated at about 2.7 metres below the ground level. There are two inscriptions in the temple, dating to Maharawal Sesmal (1586 – 1606 CE) and Maharawal Gopinath (1424 – 1447 CE).

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Savgar, 9 Kms from Tokar, 17 Kms from Kundalgarh Railway Station, 23 Kms from Dungarpur Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Dungarpur, 28 Kms from Dungarpur Railway Station, 96 Kms from Udaipur, 109 Kms from Udaipur Airport and 467 Kms from Jaipur. The temple is situated on Dungarpur to Tokar route via Savgar.

Location