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Monday, February 27, 2023

Mahadeva Temple, Badagaon, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple, Badagaon, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Badagaon Village in Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is believed to be built in 11th century CE. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.



The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over high raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mukha mandapa. The temple is pancharatha on plan. The mukha mandapa is supported by two pillars and two pilasters. The sanctum is square on plan. The doorjamb of the sanctum doorway is intricately carved.



The sanctum has a nagara style shikara crowned with amalaka and kalasha on top of it. The antrala has a superstructure called sukhanasi. It looks like a shorter extension of the main tower. The mukha mandapa has a pyramidal style superstructure. The bhadra and karna portions of the external walls are intricately carved.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Badagaon Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Ghuwara, 30 Kms from Tikamgarh, 37 Kms from Shahgarh, 111 Kms from Sagar, 258 Kms from Bhopal and 264 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated on Shahgarh to Tikamgarh route.

Location

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