Chandla Temple, Kadwaya, Madhya Pradesh

Chandla Temple, Kadwaya, Madhya Pradesh

Chandla Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kadwaya Village in Isagarh Tehsil in Ashok Nagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Kadwaya village is famous for its temples, sculptures and structures such as monasteries, ruined mosque, wells, tanks and baodi.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

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

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by two pillars and two pilasters. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within a yonipitha. The doorjamb is plain with images of river goddesses Ganga & Yamuna at the base. The lintel has an image of Nataraja at the central position. The shikara over the sanctum is pyramidal in shape with two circular tiers on the top. The shukanasika has an image of Lord Shiva in seated posture. The external wall is decorated with images of Surya, Chamunda and Ganesha on three sides.

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