Mahdera Temple, Basohli, Jammu
and Kashmir
Mahdera Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Basholi town in Kathua District in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated on the right bank of River Ravi at an altitude of 1876 ft. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
History
The temple was constructed by Raja
Bhupat Pal in 1635 CE. . The temple has been classified as a Monument of
National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Temple
The temple consists of sanctum and frontal porch. It has two offsets on each. The offset on the front side is lengthened into a porch. The Shikara is of usual type having circular medallions. The top is crowned by ribbed finials. The outer walls are plain at the top, partly moulded and ornamented at the base. The lower courses have the representatives of Vishnu riding on Garuda, human figures carrying bows and arrows floral scroll, etc.
The sanctum is square on plan and covered with circular ceiling of concentric circles. The right door jamb of the porch contains a figure of Ganga standing on a crocodile whereas the lintel is ornamental with a figures of Ganesha. There is small masonry pillar in front of the temple. A small idol of Nandi can be seen on the pillar.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 2
Kms from Basohli Bus Stand, 51 Kms from Dalhousie, 58 Kms from Pathankot, 59
Kms from Pathankot Junction Railway Station, 63 Kms from Pathankot Airport, 149
Kms from Jammu and 332 Kms from Srinagar. The temple is situated on Dalhousie
to Jammu route.
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