The 16th century Shiva Temple also known as Narmadeshwar Mahadev Temple in Belpan is believed to be the origin of the sacrosanct Chhoti Narmada River. According to the locals, Chhoti Narmada emanates from the nearby Sita Kund and joins the Maniyari River. This place has been mentioned in several important Hindu texts and commentaries... Continue Reading →
The 10th - 11th century Shiv Mandir known locally as Hazariya Mahadev Mandir located on the outskirts of the lesser - known Pali vilage is one of the most amazing Shivalayas ever built. The temple is open to the public only on three days in a year namely Shravan Somavara, Kartika Purnima and Maha Shivaratri.... Continue Reading →
A stunning example of 10th - 11th century temple architecture of the Kalachuris of Tripuri also known as Kalachuris of Chedi is the Shiva Temple located in the remote Ganiyari village in Bilaspur district. This east – facing temple located in front of a lake has the most charming sculptures of its time adorning the... Continue Reading →
Bilhari village in Katni district has many abandoned and forgotten temples and grand structures of the early medieval period. One among them is the Vishnu Varaha Temple, a lesser-known architectural gem of the Chedi kings built in the 11th century located at a little distance from the Kamakandla Fort. The temple sits on a... Continue Reading →
A stunning fragment of the glorious reign of Maharaja Yuvarajadeva I of the Kalachuris of Tripuri (also known as Kalachuris of Chedi) that has largely remained in obscurity owing to its dilapidated state is the ancient building of Kamakandla. Though it is called as Kamakandla Fort, the typical architectural styling of a fort is missing.... Continue Reading →
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