Kutakeswara Temple, Pathari, Madhya Pradesh

Kutakeswara Temple, Pathari, Madhya Pradesh

Kutakeswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Badoh Village in Kurwai Taluk in Vidisha District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is believed to be built during 9^th century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/badoh-pathari-group-of-monuments-history.html

The Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and a pillared mandapa. The sanctum is triratha in plan. The sanctum enshrines a Sahastralinga. A bust image of Sadashiva is kept on a slab in the rear wall. The lintel of the sanctum doorway has an image of Nataraja flanked by flying Vidyadharas and female figure holding veena at the cardinal ends. Navagrahas are shown in architrave of the lintel. There is a separate panel above the lintel carved with figures of Parvati, Ganesha, Kaumari and Chamunda.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Pathari Bus Stop, 14 Kms from Rasoolpur, 19 Kms from Khurai Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Khurai, 21 Kms from Khurai Railway Station, 33 Kms from Kurwai, 38 Kms from Gyaraspur, 39 Kms from Bina, 74 Kms from Vidisha, 132 Kms from Bhopal and 137 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The Temple is situated on Khurai to Gyaraspur route via Rasoolpur.

Location