Koteshwar Mahadeva Temple, Lanji, Madhya Pradesh

Koteshwar Mahadeva Temple, Lanji, Madhya Pradesh

Koteshwar Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Lanji town in Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh State of India. The temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of Mukha Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Antrala and Sanctum. The Mukha Mandapa and Maha Mandapa are of recent addition. The Antrala and Sanctum are the original structure. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga within a circular yoni. The Sanctum door is elaborately carved. The external walls of the sanctum are richly decorated with the sculptures. Broken idols and architectural fragments can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Lanji, 2 Kms from Lanji Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Amgaon Railway Station, 51 Kms from Gondia, 53 Kms from Gondia Junction Railway Station, 62 Kms from Balaghat, 201 Kms from Nagpur Airport and 498 Kms from Bhopal. The temple is situated on Balaghat to Khairagarh.

Location