Baijnath Mahadev Temple, Badnawar, Madhya Pradesh

Baijnath Mahadev Temple, Badnawar, Madhya Pradesh

Baijnath Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Badnawar Town in Badnawar Tehsil in Dhar 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 the Paramara rulers.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards west and stands over a raised platform. The temple is saptaratha on plan. The temple consists of sanctum and antrala. It might have had a mandapa in the front during ancient times. The manḍapa is lost completely except few pillars on the temple premises. The antrala is supported by two pillars and two pilasters.

The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Baijnath Mahadev, in the form of Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The shikara follows bhumija style of architecture. The antrala has a superstructure called sukhanasi. It looks like a shorter extension of the main tower. The exterior are decorated with images of Hindu deities, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Badnawar Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Barnagar Railway Station, 45 Kms from Ratlam, 52 Kms from Dhar, 67 Kms from Ujjain, 85 Kms from Indore Airport and 91 Kms from Indore. The temple is situated on Indore to Ratlam route.

Location