Mahadeva Temple, Ramdegi, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple, Ramdegi, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ramdegi Village in Chimur Taluk in Chandrapur District in Maharashtra, India. This temple is located in the buffer zone of Tadoba Tiger Reserve. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

It is believed that this place is one of the sites where Lord Rama had spent some time during his 14-year exile.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and situated on the slope of a hillock. The temple can be reached after climbing 50 steps. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa. The ceiling of the sabha mandapa is supported by four central pillars and eight half pillars resting on the kakasanas. The sabha mandapa is enclosed by a parapet wall on all sides except at the entrance way on the eastern side.

Two Nandis can be seen in the sabha mandapa facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. The sanctum is crowned with a pyramidal style shikara. There is a Buddha Vihar near to this temple. It has idols of Buddha around an old banyan tree. A small water fall is also located nearby.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Gujgavhan, 29 Kms from Chimur, 34 Kms from Warora, 36 Kms from Warora Railway Station, 79 Kms from Chandrapur and 109 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated at about 6 Kms to the east of Gujgavhan on Warora to Chimur route.

Location