Mahadeva Temple , Malwai, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple , Malwai, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Malwai Village near Alirajpur City in Alirajpur Tehsil in Alirajpur 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 12^th century CE by Paramara Dynasty.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and an entrance porch. The lintel of the sanctum doorway is carved with an image of Ganesha. The door jamb is carved with seven bands of decorations. The sanctum enshrines five small Shiva Lingas made of black stone.

The original Shiva Linga once housed in the sanctum was destroyed completely. The shikara follows Bhumija style of architecture. The shikara is about 120-foot-tall and Urushringa can be seen on all the four sides of the shikara. The exterior walls are decorated with carvings of deities from Hindu pantheon, floral motifs and geometrical motifs.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4.5 Kms from Alirajpur Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Alirajpur, 9 Kms from Alirajpur Railway Station, 11 Kms from Umrali, 158 Kms from Vadodara, 210 Kms from Indore Airport and 211 Kms from Indore. The temple is situated on Alirajpur to Umrali route.

Location