Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple, Fingeshwar, Chattisgarh

Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple, Fingeshwar, Chattisgarh

Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Fingeshwar in Gariaband district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. This Temple is one among the five Shiva Temples of Rajim-Panchkoshiya Parikrama. Other Temples are Pateshwar Nath at Patwa, Champeshwar Nath at Champaran, Bamleshwar Nath at Bamhani in Mahasamund, and Kopeshwar Nath at Kopra. The Temple contains erotic sculptures around the sanctum walls. Hence, the temple is also called as Khajuraho Temple of Fingeshwar. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

Panchkoshiya Parikrama:

As per legend, Lord Rama passed through this place during his exile. During their passing, Mother Sita installed Shiva Lingam at five places and worshipped them. Therefore, these temples came to be called as Panchkosi Dham. This Temple is one among the five Shiva Temples of Rajim-Panchkoshiya Parikrama.

Built in Six Nights:

This Temple was believed to be built in six nights. The Kalash could not be established in the temple on the completion, due to which the Kalash of the temple has been installed in the north direction.

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 14^th Century AD.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple. The Temple follows Nagara style architecture. The Temple consists of sanctum and a 16 pillared Mandapam. The mandapa is common for the sanctum and other shrine. It seems the Mandapam might be built in latter stage. Presiding Deity is called as Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam.

The Temple contains erotic sculptures around the sanctum walls. Hence, the temple is also called as Khajuraho Temple of Fingeshwar. Idols of Bhairava, Vaishnavi and Chaturbhuj Ganesh can be found in the temple premises. Apart from this temple, there are many other interesting temples and places in this village. Of these, Ram Temple (Pancha Mandir), Hanuman temple and a palace in dilapidated condition.

Festivals

Sawan Somvar and Maha Shivaratri are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Fingeshwar Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Rajim, 22 Kms from Mahasamund, 23 Kms from Mahasamund Railway Station, 53 Kms from Gariaband, 59 Kms from Raipur Airport and 67 Kms from Raipur. The temple is situated on Rajim to Mahasamund Route.

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Bhoramdeo Temple Complex, Chattisgarh

Bhoramdeo Temple Complex, Chattisgarh

Bhoramdeo Temple Complex is a complex of Hindu temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva in Bhoramdeo near Kawardha Town in Kabirdham District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It comprises a group of four temples of which the earliest is a brick-temple. The main temple is the Bhoramdeo temple built in stone. The architectural features with erotic sculptures has given a distinct style akin to the Khajuraho temple and the Konarak Sun Temple in Odisha, and hence the Bhoramdeo complex is known by the sobriquet the "Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh".

Another temple within a distance of about 1 Km from Bhoramdeo, which is mentioned along with the Bhoramdeo complex is the Madwa Mahal, meaning marriage hall in local dialect, also known as Dullhadeo. It was built in 1349 during the reign of Ramchandra Deo of the Nagavanshi dynasty and has a unique Shiva Linga erected over 16 pillars. The Bhoramdeo temple complex is built at the foot of the thickly forested scenic backdrop of the Maikal range of hills, in the Dakshina Kosala, which is in the present day Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

History

The temple complex, rich in history and archeological details, is dated to the Kalachuri period (10^th – 12^th  centuries, ruling over areas in Central India in west Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and were called Chedi or Haihaya (Heyheya) (northern branch)) with close identity with the sculptures found in nearby archeological sites such as Janjgir, Kalachuri, Narayanpur and Ratanpur sites. The brick temples were built during the rule of Pandus and are like those built in Kharod, Palari, Rajim and Sirpur in the state.

The temple complex, highlighted as a "scintillating poetry in stone", is credited to Nagwanshi Kings who practiced tantrism and who ruled in the then Southern Koshal region, which is now the state of Chhattisgarh. Its construction is dated between the 7^th and 12^th Centuries. As the Gond Tribals of the area worshiped Lord Shiva whom they called Bhoramdeo, the temple was also named Bhoramdeo with the Shiva Linga deified in it.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/02/bhoramdeo-temple-complex-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/02/bhoramdeo-temple-complex-connectivity.html

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