Chandla Matha, Kadwaya, Madhya Pradesh

Chandla Matha, Kadwaya, Madhya Pradesh

Chandla Matha is a Hindu religious monastery located in Kadwaya Village in Isagarh Tehsil in Ashok Nagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Matha was affiliated to the Mattamayura sect of the Shaiva pontiffs. The Kadwaya village is famous for its temples, sculptures and structures such as monasteries, ruined mosque, wells, tanks and baodi.

History

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/02/kadwaya-temples-history.html

The Matha

The Chandla Matha is situated to the south of the Garhi Shiva Temple within the fort. It is a double storied large monastery building. It measures 93 feet long and 93 feet breadth. It has a central open square courtyard supported by pillared corridors on all sides with some meditation cells and halls. The exterior walls are plain with a double row of windows and a small entrance on the north. The matha is in ruined state and fortified with surrounding walls. The fortification was constructed around the monastery built in 15^th century CE during the regime of the Malwa Sultans.

Connectivity

Kadwaya is located at about 18 Kms from Isagarh, 28 Kms from Khaniadhana, 51 Kms from Chanderi, 53 Kms from Ashok Nagar Railway Station, 54 Kms from Ashoknagar, 112 Kms from Jhansi, 245 Kms from Bhopal and 251 Kms from Bhopal Airport. Kadwaya is situated on Khaniadhana to Isagarh route.

Location