Mahadeva Temple, Tuman, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Tuman, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Tuman Village in Kartala Tehsil in Korba District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Tuman was the first capital of the Kalachuris of South Kosala as per the Tuman Inscription of late Kalachuri period in 900 CE. Kalachuri King Ratan Deva I had constructed several temples at Tuman as per the Ratanpur inscription of Jajalladeva I dated to 1116 CE. Archeological excavation carried out during 2008 – 2009 and 2009 – 2010 at Tuman has unearthed remains of 20 temples and several sculptures of Vaishnava, Shaiva and Shakta faith.

The Temple

The main temple is facing towards west. It consists of Sanctum and a Mandapa. Both are in dilapidated state. The entrance door is intricately carved. The lower portion of the door jamb is decorated with river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna and Shaiva Dvarapalas. Images of Brahma, Vishnu, Navagraha and Shiva can be seen on the lalatabimba. Incarnations of Lord Vishnu can be seen on the door jamb. The Sanctum is square on plan and enshrines a Shiva Linga.

The Sanctum is saptaratha on plan. The exterior walls of the sanctum is decorated with geometrical & floral motifs, diamond designs, lion and marching elephants. The temple complex contains various remains of 20 temples and several sculptures of Vaishnava, Shaiva and Shakta faith. Sculptures of Brahma, Vishnu, Gaja Samhara Moorthy, Surya, Ganesha, Vasudeva, Hanuman, Narasimha, Gajalaxmi, Chamunda and erotic figures are notable among the sculptures found in the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 22 Kms from Katghora, 53 Kms from Korba, 49 Kms from Korba Railway Station, 50 Kms from Pasan, 91 Kms from Bilaspur, 103 Kms from Bilaspur Airport. The temple is situated on Korba to Pasan route.

Location