Chandla Temple

  • Chandla Temple
Chandla Temple
Locality :

Madhya Pradesh ⇒ Ashok Nagar ⇒ Kadwaha

Approach :

By Air : Gwalior
     By Train : Ashoknagar
     By Bus : Kadwaha

Description :

The temple dedicated to lord Siva was probably constructed in the earliest phase of temple architecture at Kadwaha . The temple is of mandapika style and consists of a garbhagraha and a pillared porch. The garbhagraha with plain ceiling contains only a yoni -pitha at the centre. Door frame of the temple is plain and composed of two sakhas i.e. patra sakha and puspa sakha with river goddesses at the pedyas. Lalata- bimba is shown with dancing Siva in crude form. The temple pertains a pyramidal sikhara very uncommon in North India.

Facility :
  • Drinking water
  • Parking
Tickets :

No Entry Fees