Mahadeva Temple, Jugad, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple, Jugad, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Jugad Village in Wani Taluk in Yavatmal District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated at the confluence of Wardha River and Penganga River. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple is believed to be built by King Jagadeva of Paramara Dynasty in 11^th century CE.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa has three entrance porches on eastern, northern and southern sides. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within circular yonipitha. The shikara over the sanctum follows nagara style of architecture. Dwaja Sthambam and Nandi can be seen in front of the temple facing towards the sanctum. The exterior is devoid of any decoration except the niches on three sides. The basement has three rows of decoration. The bottom row depicts yalis, next row depicts the bulls and the last row depicts floral motifs.

Festivals

Guru Purnima is the most famous festival celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 10 Kms from Ghugus, 11 Kms from Ghugus Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Ghugus Railway Station, 33 Kms from Chandrapur, 38 Kms from Wani, 147 Kms from Yavatmal and 156 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated at about 10 Kms to the south of Ghugus on Wani to Chandrapur route.

Location