Kadwaya Temples – The Temples

Kadwaya Temples – The Temples

There are about fifteen sandstone temples in Kadwaya. All the temples are under the protection of ASI. Out of the fifteen temples, the Garhi Shiva temple was dated to 9^th century CE,  twelve temples were dated to the 10^th century CE and the Toteshvara Mahadeva & Marghatia temples dated to the 11^th century CE. The temples are clustered in eight groups around the monastery and one temple located near the monastery. Ten of the fifteen temples were affiliated to the Mattamayura sect of Shaivism.

The temples are said to have been constructed in three phases. The temples in the earliest phase are simple and plain in terms of sculptural art & constructional style. The temples in the second phase shows advancement in the architectural style and sculptural art on the exterior walls of the sanctum. The temples in the third phase shows advancement in sculptural art & architectural style and increase in the height of the temple.

Chandla Temple:

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Ekla Temple:

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Garhi Temple:

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Marghatia Temple:

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Akhati Group of Temples:

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Bag Group of Temples:

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Khirna Group of Temples:

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Murayata Group of Temples:

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Pachhali Marghat Group of Temples:

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Chandla Matha:

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