Mahanaleshvara Temple, Menal, Rajasthan

Mahanaleshvara Temple, Menal, Rajasthan

Mahanaleshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Menal Village in Begun Taluk in Chittorgarh District, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Temple is popularly known as the mini Khajuraho temple. The Menal Temple complex consists of a group of Shiva temple on both sides of the waterfall. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India. The name Menal is derived from Maha Nal (great gorge).

History

This Temple complex was built by Chahamana King Someshvar and his queen Suhavadevi of the Shakambhari Chahamana Dynasty during the 11^th century CE. The temples on the left side of the gorge was built by the king while the single temple with a detached monastery across the river was built by the queen.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/mahanaleshvara-temple-menal-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 17 Kms from Mandalgarh Railway Station, 21 Kms from Bijolia, 25 Kms from Begun, 70 Kms from Bhilwara, 85 Kms from Chittorgarh, 89 Kms from Kota, 181 Kms from Udaipur Airport, 195 Kms from Udaipur and 275 Kms from Jaipur. Menal is situated on Bhilwara to Kota route.

Location