Mahadeva Temple, Ardoni, Madhya Pradesh

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 11^th 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.

Location