Sijari Temple, Sijari, Uttar Pradesh

Sijari Temple, Sijari, Uttar Pradesh

Sijari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Behta Sijari Village in the Mahoba Tehsil in the  Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the banks of Ramsagar Lake. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built around 1100 CE. The nephew of Alha and Udal named Siya / Hari lived in this village. Hence, the village came to be called as Sijari. Alha and his brother Udal were legendary 12^th century generals served the army of Chandela King Paramardi Deva of Mahoba.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple is constructed trikuta style of architecture. The temple consists of three shrines connected to navaranga via antrala of their respective shrines. The navaranga is connected to the outside via entrance porch on the eastern side. The shikara over the western and northern shrines are intact. The shikara over the southern shrine has been lost completely.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Basaora, 12 Kms from Srinagar, 12 Kms from Mahoba, 12 Kms from Mahoba Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Mahoba Junction Railway Station, 47 Kms from Chhatarpur, 72 Kms from Khajuraho and 79 Kms from Khajuraho Airport. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms to the northwest of Basaora on Mahoba to Chhatarpur route.

Location