Mahadev Temple, Gairaha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadev Temple, Gairaha, Uttar Pradesh

Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on top of a hillock in Gairaha Village in Mauranipur Tehsil in Jhansi District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built during the reign of King Kirtivarman (1060 – 1100 CE) of Chandela dynasty.

The Temple

This temple is situated on top of small hillock. This temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, sabha mandapa with lateral transepts and entrance porch. The sabha mandapa and the entrance porch are crowned with pyramidal style superstructure. The lintel of the sanctum doorway has image of Lord Shiva at the centre.

He is flanked by Brahma on the right side and Vishnu on the left side. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Gairaha Mahadev in the form of Shiva Linga. The lower part of the shikhara is perpendicular while the upper part has a slight curve. There are ten images depicting the legends of Lord Shiva on the perpendicular sides. The sanctum is crowned with nagara style shikara.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Bangra, 23 Kms from Mauranipur Railway Station, 25 Kms from Mauranipur, 36 Kms from Barua Sagar, 54 Kms from Jhansi, 133 Kms from Khajuraho Airport and 157 Kms from Gwalior. The temple is situated at about 7 Kms to the north of Bangra on Mauranipur to Jhansi route.

Location