Mahadeva Temple, Bichhalas, Rajasthan

Mahadeva Temple, Bichhalas, Rajasthan

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bichhalas Village in Atru Tehsil in Baran District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. This temple is believed to be built in 11^th century CE. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and can be reached after climbing seven steps. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The mandapa is rectangular on plan. The inner walls of the sanctum are plain accompanied with a niche on southern and western wall. The ceiling is carved with lotus and kirtimukha. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The lintel of the sanctum appears to be of a Vishnu temple.

The original superstructure over the sanctum, antrala and mandapa would have been lost completely during ancient times and has been restored in the later period. The present shikara is a curvilinear structure and is devoid of any decoration. The exterior of the sanctum, antrala and mandapa are carved with various Hindu deities, scenes of social life, floral motifs, animals and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 17 Kms from Atru, 18 Kms from Atru Railway Station, 19 Kms from Kawai, 20 Kms from Bapawar, 44 Kms from Baran, 96 Kms from Kota and 250 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The temple is situated on Bapawar to Kawai route.

Location