Mahadeva Temple, Thanegaon, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple, Thanegaon, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thanegaon Village in Armori Taluk in Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated on the banks of Triveni river. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The mandapa is supported by ten short pillars, four pillars and two pilasters. The mandapa is completely enclosed with parapet walls with entrances from eastern, northern, and southern side. The short pillars stands over the parapet walls.

The mandapa has a three pyramidal superstructure over it. Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum in the mandapa. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within yonipitha. The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara. There is another shrine situated opposite to the main shrine. There is a tank situated beside the main shrine.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Armori Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Armori, 11 Kms from Vairagad, 24 Kms from Wadsa Railway Station, 26 Kms from Wadsa, 146 Kms from Nagpur Airport and 177 Kms from Gadchiroli. The temple is situated on Gadchiroli to Wadsa route.

Location