Mahamaya Temple, Lanji, Madhya Pradesh

Mahamaya Temple, Lanji, Madhya Pradesh

Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti located in Lanji town in Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh State of India. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

Lanji was earlier known as Lanjika and was ruled by a branch of the Kalachuris of Ratnapura. During the Mughal period, it was a mahal (administrative division), as mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari. This Fort was built by the Gond kings who were related to the Durg kingdom.

The Temple

The Temple is situated inside the Lanji fort. The temple consists of entrance porch, Mukha Mandapa and Sanctum. The Sanctum is flanked by two subsidiary shrines. The Mukha Mandapa is shared by these two shrines also.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 metres from Lanji Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Amgaon Railway Station, 50 Kms from Gondia, 51 Kms from Gondia Junction Railway Station, 61 Kms from Balaghat, 212 Kms from Nagpur Airport and 496 Kms from Bhopal. The temple is situated on Balaghat to Khairagarh.

Location