Dharmrajeshwar

Ancient cave temple site in Madhya Pradesh, India

24°11′38.22″N 75°29′56.42″E / 24.1939500°N 75.4990056°E / 24.1939500; 75.4990056ArchitectureTypeIndian rock-cut architectureCompleted8th century

The Dharmarajeshwara temple is a rock-cut temple site 100kms from Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] The complex features well-preserved Hindu shrine and bears some resemblance to the rock-cut heritage sites at Ellora, Maharashtra.

The temple complex dates to the 8th century and initially featured a shrine dedicated to Vishnu but was later remodelled as a Shiva temple. Consequently, the sanctum sanctorum features both an icon of Harihara as well as a Shivalinga. The Mahashivaratri is the primary festival celebrated at Dharmarajeshwara.[1]

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  • Dharmarajeshwara temple
    Dharmarajeshwara temple
  • Shivalinga
    Shivalinga
  • Dharmarajeshwara temple
    Dharmarajeshwara temple
  • Dharmarajeshwara temple
    Dharmarajeshwara temple
  • A Stone Wheel for Mortar making at Dharmrajeshwar
    A Stone Wheel for Mortar making at Dharmrajeshwar

References

  1. ^ a b Temples of Madhya Pradesh. Goodearth Publications. 2012. p. 69. ISBN 978-93-80262-49-9.


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