Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, Pawaya, Madhya Pradesh

Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, Pawaya, Madhya Pradesh

Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pawaya Village in Bhitarwar Tehsil in Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated at the confluence of the Sindh and Parvati rivers. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was constructed by Vir Singh Deo (Bir Singh Dev), a Bundela Rajput chief and the ruler of the kingdom of Orchha in the early 17^th century CE. The temple was renovated in the year 1936 – 1938 by Maharaja Jeevaji Rao Scindia, the ruler of Gwalior State. Lord Shiva of this temple came to be called as Dhumeshwar Mahadev due to the rise of smoke in the water falling from the waterfall of the river. 

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple can be accessed by flight of steps from three sides. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa and an entrance porch. The façade follows Mughal style of architecture. The porch is crowned by a Bengali style roof. The mandapa is divided into a nave and two aisles. It is a two storied structure surmounted by a dome. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Dhumeshwar Mahadev in the form of Shiva Linga. It is said that the first rays of the sun fall on the Shiva Linga daily.

Festivals

A fair is conducted on every Monday of Sawan and Mahashivaratri at this temple. 

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 18 Kms from Bhitarwar, 19 Kms from Bhitarwar Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Dabra Railway Station, 24 Kms from Dabra, 25 Kms from Dabra Bus Stand, 67 Kms from Gwalior, 75 Kms from Gwalior Airport, 76 Kms from Jhansi Airport and 79 Kms from Jhansi. The site is situated at about 10 Kms from Kariyawati on Dabra to Bhitarwar route.

Location