Nohleshwar Temple, Nohta, Madhya Pradesh

Nohleshwar Temple, Nohta, Madhya Pradesh

Nohleshwar Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Nohta Village in Jabera Tehsil in Damoh District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated at the confluence of Goraya and Wyarma River. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

The temple was built by Nohla Devi, Queen of Kalachuri King Yuvaraja Deva I, in 10^th century CE.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west and built over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, ranga mandapa and mukha mandapa. The lower portion of the rangamandapa has eight large projecting niches housing images of various goddesses including Gajalakshmi. The sanctum is pancharatha on plan. The doorways of the ranga mandapa and sanctum are ornate and similar in design.

The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Nohleshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga. The bhadra niches has images of Nataraja on the south, Andhakantaka on the east and Vinadhara on the north. The exterior of the sanctum is decorated with various forms of Lord Shiva, various deities from Hindu pantheon, sura sundaris, mithunas, dikpalas, vyalas and depiction of social lives.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Nohta Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Jabera, 24 Kms from Damoh, 25 Kms from Damoh Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Damoh Railway Station, 86 Kms from Jabalpur, 94 Kms from Jabalpur Airport and 272 Kms from Bhopal. The Temple is situated on Damoh to Jabalpur route.

Location