Mahakaleshwar Temple, Mangarh,
Himachal Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mangarh Village in Pachhad Tehsil in Sirmaur District in Himachal Pradesh, India. This temple is considered as one of the oldest temple in Himachal Pradesh. Mangarh Village is situated between Sarahan and Rajgarh Town.
Legends
As per legend, Pandavas took shelter in disguise during their Ajnatavas in Mangarh. During their stay, they installed a Shiva Linga and worshipped it. It is said that the presiding deity of this temple is considered as the Shiva Linga worshipped by the Pandavas.
History
The temple is believed be built in 9th century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Temple
The lalatabimba has image of Lord Shiva at this central position flanked by six figures on either side. The architrave has images of Navagrahas with Surya being at the centre. The sanctum is crowned with curvilinear sikhara, showing five rathas decorated with the miniature chaitya windows. The vedibandha mouldings and bhadra niches on the exterior walls are completely absent in this temple.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
31 Kms from Sarahan, 55 Kms from Rajgarh, 57 Kms from Kumarhatti Dagshai
Railway Station, 64 Kms from Koti Railway Station, 84 Kms from Sirmaur, 99 Kms
from Chandigarh and 110 Kms from Chandigarh Airport. Mangarh Village is
situated between Sarahan and Rajgarh Town.
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