Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Chaumukha Mahadev Temple, Chomho, Madhya Pradesh

Chaumukha Mahadev Temple, Chomho, Madhya Pradesh

Chaumukha Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Chomho Village in Ater Tehsil in Bhind District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Chambal river. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.


History

The original temple is believed to be built in 10th century CE by Gurjara Pratihara Dynasty. The original temple was completely destroyed, and a new temple was built with the Shiva Linga from the original temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It is completely a new structure. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapa. Nandi can be found in front of the mukha mandapa facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines a four faced Shiva Linga with Nandi facing towards it. Sculptures of various deities excavated from the original temple is kept in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Ater, 23 Kms from Itehar Railway Station, 31 Kms from Porsa, 32 Kms from Bhind Railway Station, 34 Kms from Bhind, 41 Kms from Mehgaon, 82 Kms from Gwalior Airport and 88 Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated on Ater to Porsa route.

Location

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