Friday, November 5, 2021

Mahadeva Temple, Gatora, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Gatora, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Gatora Village in Masturi Tehsil in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple was believed to be built in 14th – 15th century CE. The temple is situated on the banks of large pond in the village. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.




The Temple

The temple consists of sanctum and a pillared open mandapa. The sanctum is saptaratha on plan. The superstructure over the sanctum (shikara) follows rekha nagara style. The exterior walls is devoid of any decoration. There are niches on all the sides of the shikara at the lower portion. Sculptures of human figurines in dancing posture can be seen below these niches all around the shikara. 



Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Gatora Railway Station, 9 Kms from Lalkhadan, 9 Kms from Nimtara, 11 Kms from Masturi, 13 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, 16 Kms from Bilaspur, 17 Kms from Bilaspur Bus Stand and 24 Kms from Bilaspur Airport. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Lalkhadan off the Bilaspur to Shivrinarayan route.

Location

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