Mahadeva Temple, Ater, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Ater, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ater Village in Ater Tehsil in Bhind District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated close to Ater Fort. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temples were built by  Bhadauria King Badan Singh in the 18^th century CE.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple can be accessed through flight of steps. The temple had four entrances originally but later three of the entrances were closed. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The shikara over the sanctum is dome shaped and topped by a kalasha on it.

Devi Temple:

This temple is surrounded by sati memorials. The temple is square on plan with entrances on all four sides. The shikara over the sanctum is dome shaped.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 15 Kms from Jaitpur Kalan Halt Railway Station, 27 Kms from Bhind Railway Station, 29 Kms from Bhind, 30 Kms from Bhind Bus Stand, 34 Kms from Porsa, 42 Kms from Mehgaon, 83 Kms from Morena and 85 Kms from Gwalior Airport. The temple is situated on Bhind to Jaitpur Kalan route.

Location