Mahadeva Temple, Dang, Madhya
Pradesh
Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Dang Village in Gohad Tehsil in Bhind 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 8th century CE by Gurjara
Pratihara rulers.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards
east and stands over a high raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and
antrala. The original shikara was lost and later built during the reign of Jat
rulers of Gohad. The exterior walls of the sanctum are decorated with images of
Hindu deities. The base of the door jamb has images of river goddesses Ganga
and Yamuna. Krishna Leela is carved in the upper portion of the lalata bimba.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 6
Kms from Gohad Road Railway Station, 7 Kms from Gohad, 10 Kms from Gohad Bus
Stand, 18 Kms from Mehgaon, 37 Kms from Gwalior Airport, 37 Kms from Bhind and 43
Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated on Mehgaon to Gwalior route.
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