Anandeshwar Temple, Lasur, Maharashtra

Anandeshwar Temple, Lasur, Maharashtra

Anandeshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Lasur Village in Daryapur Taluk in Amravati District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated on the bank of the Purna River. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was  this temple was constructed by King Ramachandra (1271 – 1311 CE) of the Yadavas of Devagiri.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and follows Hemadpanthi style of architecture. The temple stands over a raised platform and can be accessed through flight of steps. The temple is constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three shrines, one each on north, south and west. All the shrines are connected to the open sabha mandapa, also known as swarga mandapa via vestibule.

The sabha mandapa is supported by twelve intricately carved pillars. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Anandeshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga within a yonipitha. The exterior walls, pillars, cornices and roofs of the temple is decorated with sculptures of Hindu deities, yakshas, apsaras, sages, scenes from the puranas and floral & geometrical motifs.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Ramtirth, 8 Kms from Mhaisang, 14 Kms from Daryapur, 14 Kms from Daryapur Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Daryapur Railway Station, 33 Kms from Akola Junction Railway Station, 37 Kms from Akola, 42 Kms from Akola Airport, 67 Kms from Amravati and 73 Kms from Amravati Airport. The temple is situated on Daryapur to Mhaisang route.

Location