Mahadeva Temple, Kakanpur, Gujarat

Mahadeva Temple, Kakanpur, Gujarat

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kakanpur Village in Godhra Taluk in Panchmahal District in the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple is believed to be built in 14^th century CE. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in Gujarat declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and is completely in ruined state. The temple originally consisted of three distinct shrines with their respective shikaras, mandapas and entrance porches. All these shrines are joined with one another laterally. The mandapas and entrance porches of the central and northern shrine remains but the southern shrine is lost completely except the base.

The sanctum of all the three shrines were lost. The remaining two mandapas and their covering domes are almost complete and were profusely carved. The temple is richly carved with carvings of Hindu deities, social scenes, war scenes, animals, floral motifs and geometric patterns. The sculptures and architectural fragments can be found scattered around the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Tuwa Railway Station, 17 Kms from Godhra Junction Railway Station, 18 Kms from Godhra, 18 Kms from Godhra Bus Stand, 31 Kms from Thasra, 115 Kms from Ahmedabad and 119 Kms from Ahmedabad Airport. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Veganpur on Godhra to Thasra route.

Location