Pandava Ki Kachahari, Salbardi, Madhya Pradesh

Pandava Ki Kachahari, Salbardi, Madhya Pradesh

Pandava Ki Kachahari is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the mountain ranges near Salbardi Village in Multai Tehsil in Betul District in Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Madhya Pradesh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 13^th century CE. The temple is locally called as Pandava Ki Kachahari based on Mahabharata legend and Gond Raja Ki Kachahari by the tribals.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards north, but the main entrance is facing towards west. The roof of the temple is flat and there is no shikara over the sanctum. The temple is supported by three rows of pillars. A mandapa is formed based on the four pilasters on both sides of the western entrance. There are five asanas on the left side mandapa. These asanas has Jalharis that would have housed Shiva Lingas in the past.

The exterior of the temple is plain. The pilasters on both sides of the entrance gate of the mandapa are intricately carved. The central position of the lintel of the entrance gate has carving of Ganesha. The sanctum doorway has three bands of decoration. The central position of the lintel of the sanctum doorway has carving of Ganesha. The sanctum is square in plan. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Salbardi, 8 Kms from Hiwarkhed Railway Station, 13 Kms from Morshi, 13 Kms from Morshi Railway Station, 65 Kms from Multai, 65 Kms from Amravati, 89 Kms from Betul and 142 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated on Multai to Amravati route via Morshi.

Location