Mahadeva Temple, Ardoni,
Madhya Pradesh
Mahadeva Temple
is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ardoni
Village in Morena Tehsil in Morena District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated close to Bateshwar
Group of Temples, Padhawali. 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
The temple is facing towards
east. The temple consisted of sanctum and a mandapa. Now only the mandapa
survived the ravages of time and destruction. The mandapa is open on
two sides. The pillars and the walls of the temple are decorated with carvings
of deities, floral motifs and geometrical patterns. An image of Ganesha and
figures of damsels applying makeup are the notable carvings in this temple.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 4
Kms from Padhavali, 5 Kms from Bateshwar
Group of Temples, 16 Kms from Malanpur, 18 Kms from Nurabad Railway
Station, 19 Kms from Nurabad, 24 Kms from Morena Railway Station, 24 Kms from Morena,
26 Kms from Morena Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Gwalior Airport and 37 Kms from Gwalior.
The temple is situated on Morena to Malanpur route via Padhavali.
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