Kalayat Ancient Bricks Temple Complex, Haryana

Kalayat Ancient Bricks Temple Complex, Haryana

Kalayat Ancient Bricks Temple Complex is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kalayat City in Kaithal District in the Indian State of Haryana. This temple constitutes an important point in the series of 48 kos parikrama of Kurukshetra. This temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, King Salivahana, the ruler of Kaithal, was cursed to death and was terrified by the danger coming on his way. He touched the soil of this place and was relieved from his curse. He realized the sacredness of the place. In gratitude, he built five brick temples here.

History

The temples are believed to be built in 7^th century CE. It is said that five brick temples existed in the temple complex and were built in Gurjara Pratihara style. Only two temples survived to this date. One temple remains better preserved whereas the other temple underwent extensive modifications. These temples are the best surviving specimens of north Indian temple in this region belonging to pre-Muslim era. Kalayat was known as Kapilayat and Kapilayatana in ancient times, named after the sage Kapila, the preacher of Sankhya darshan of Indian philosophy.

The Temple Complex

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/kalayat-ancient-bricks-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Kalayat Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kalayat Railway Station, 20 Kms from Narwana, 25 Kms from Kaithal, 50 Kms from Jind, 76 Kms from Kurukshetra, 153 Kms from Chandigarh, 196 Kms from New Delhi Airport and 199 Kms from New Delhi. The temple is situated on Narwana to Kaithal route.

Location