Mahadeva Temple, Asirgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Asirgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Asirgarh Village in Nepanagar Tehsil in Burhanpur District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated inside the Asirgarh fort in the Satpura Range. The temple is also called as Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple.

History

The Temple was built in 18^th century CE in the Maratha style of architecture.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/mahadeva-temple-asirgarh-legends.html

The Temple

The temple is situated on lower level from the surrounding floor level. The temple can be accessed by climbing down flight of steps. It consists of sanctum and mandapa. The sanctum is crowned with a shikara and the mandapa is crowned with a ribbed dome. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Asirgarh Road Railway Station, 19 Kms from Nepanagar Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Nepanagar Railway Station, 23 Kms from Burhanpur Bus Stand, 24 Kms from Nepanagar, 24 Kms from Burhanpur, 26 Kms from Burhanpur Railway Station, 53 Kms from Khandwa, 165 Kms from Indore and 174 Kms from Indore Airport. The Temple is situated on the Khandwa Burhanpur highway. 

Location