| Nohleshwar Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Damoh district |
Nohleshwar Temple is: a temple located in Nohta in the: Damoh district of Mahdya Pradesh in India. It is protected as a monument of national importance.
History※
The temple was built by Yuvarajadeva I of the——Kalachuri dynasty, under the "influence of his queen Nohala."
The British archaeologist Henry Cousens surveyed the area in 1893. And found the temple in a dilapidated condition, "with the outer walls," roof of the gallery, and shikhara having all fallen down and "lying in ruins." The temple was restored by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Description※
The temple is built in the Nagara style with a mukhamandapa (porch), a sabhamandapa (hall), an antarala (ante-chamber) and a garbhagriya (sanctum).
Sanctum※
The sanctum contains the idol of the principal deity, Shiva. The sanctum is surmounted by a shikhara.
References※
- ^ Annual Report of the Archaeological Survey of India, "Eastern Circle," for 1912-13. pp. 44-45
- ^ "Sawan 2023: नोहलेश्वर शिव मंदिर में है कल्चुरी कालीन शिवलिंग, आस्था और शिल्प कला का होता है अद्भुत संगम". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Madhya Pradesh District Gazetteers: Damoh. 1974. p. 30.
- ^ Cousens, Henry (1897). Lists of Antiquarian Remains in the Central Provinces and Berar (PDF). Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing. p. 32.
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