Mahadeva Temple, Amledha, Madhya
Pradesh
Mahadeva Temple
is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Amledha
Village near Padhawali in Morena Tehsil
in Morena District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Temple is one of the state protected
monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological
Survey of India.
History
The
temple is believed to be built in 11th century CE by Kachchhapaghata
rulers.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
west and follows Mandapika style. The temple stands over a raised platform. The
lintel of the sanctum doorway has images of Lord Shiva at the centre flanked by
Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu at the terminal projections. The external walls is
decorated with images of Kartikeya, Surya, Kubera, Ganesha, floral motifs and
geometrical patterns. Broken sculptures, broken Shiva Linga and architectural
fragments can be found scattered around the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2
Kms from Mitaoli, 6 Kms from Padhavali, 13 Kms from Malanpur Railway Station,
17 Kms from Malanpur, 30 Kms from Gwalior Airport, 31 Kms from Morena Railway
Station, 32 Kms from Morena, 33 Kms from Gwalior Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Gwalior
and 39 Kms from Gwalior Railway Station. The temple is situated on Padhawali to
Varadeh road.
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