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{{Short description|Ancient cave temple site in Madhya Pradesh, India}}
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'''Dharmrajeshwar ({{lang-hi|धर्मराजेश्वर}})''' is an ancient [[Buddhist]] and [[Hindu]] [[cave]] temple site of 4th-5th Century in [[Mandsaur]] district in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is an example of [[Indian rock-cut architecture]], situated in [[Garoth]] tahsil of [[Mandsaur]] district at a distance of 4&nbsp;km from [[Chandwasa]] town and 106&nbsp;km from [[Mandsaur]] city. Nearest railway station is [[Shamgarh]] about 22&nbsp;km. Its original name is [[Dhamnār]] (धमनार).<ref>Usha Agarwal:Mandsaur Zile Ke Puratatvik samarakon ki paryatan ki drishti se sansadhaniyata - Ek Adhyayan, Chirag Prakashan Udaipur, 2007, p. 27</ref>


The '''Dharmarajeshwara''' temple is a [[Rock-cut architecture|rock-cut]] temple site 100kms from [[Mandsaur]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]].<ref name="mptourism">{{cite book |title=Temples of Madhya Pradesh |date=2012 |publisher=Goodearth Publications |isbn=978-93-80262-49-9 |page=69 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=THW_OkoTuE4C |language=en}}</ref> The complex features well-preserved Hindu shrine and bears some resemblance to the rock-cut heritage sites at [[Ellora Caves|Ellora]], [[Maharashtra]].
==Dharmarajeshwara temple==
It has the 9th century [[monolith]]ic temple of Dharmarajeshwara, carving it out of solid natural rock. The temple is carved out of a rock of size 50 metre in length, 20 metre in width and 9 metre deep. It has a sanctum with a ''Sabhamandapa'' and porch. The spire of the shrine is in the north Indian style. The architecture of Dharmarajesvara temple can be compared with [[Ellora Kailasanathar Temple|Kailash Temple]] of [[Ellora]]. There is a big temple in the middle 14.53 metre in length and 10 metre in width. Around the main temple there are seven small temples. There is a big [[Shivalinga]] in the main temple along with a statue of [[Vishnu]]. Engraved on the entrance gate are figures of Vishnu and [[Lakshami]]. There are statues of [[Bhairava]], [[Kali]], [[Shiva]], [[Garuda]] and [[Parvati]]. The temple seems to be devoted to both [[Shiva]] and Vishnu.<ref>Usha Agarwal:Mandsaur Zile Ke Puratatvik samarakon ki paryatan ki drishti se sansadhaniyata - Ek Adhyayan, Chirag Prakashan Udaipur, 2007, p. 28</ref>


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 [[Garbhagriha|sanctum sanctorum]] features both an icon of [[Harihara]] as well as a [[Lingam|Shivalinga]]. The [[Maha Shivaratri|Mahashivaratri]] is the primary festival celebrated at Dharmarajeshwara.<ref name="mptourism" />
==Caves==
[[Image:Dhamnar caves1.JPG|thumb|left|300px|Rock cut Dhamnar caves]]
There a caves and temples cut into the coarse laterite rock of the southern hill.
There is a series of fourteen the 7th century rock-cut [[Buddhist]] [[caves]] with monasteries and Stupas, cut in a hill called [[Chandanagiri]].
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[[File:Stone Wheel for Mortar making.JPG|thumb|A Stone Wheel for Mortar making at Dharmrajeshwar]]

==See also==
[[Indian rock-cut architecture]]


==Picture gallery==
==Picture gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Dhamnar caves3.JPG|Badi kachahari (Cave-6)
Image:Dhamnar caves4.JPG|Chhoti kachahari (Cave-8)
Image:Dhamnar caves2.JPG|Dhamnar caves
Image:Dhamnar caves.JPG|Dhamnar caves
Image:Dharmrajeshwar5.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
Image:Dharmrajeshwar5.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
Image:Dharmrajeshwar3.JPG|Shivalinga
Image:Dharmrajeshwar3.JPG|Shivalinga
Image:Dharmrajeshwar2.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
Image:Dharmrajeshwar2.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
Image:Dharmrajeshwar1.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
Image:Dharmrajeshwar1.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
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File:Stone Wheel for Mortar making.JPG|A Stone Wheel for Mortar making at Dharmrajeshwar
Image:Dharmrajeshwar1.JPG|Dharmarajeshwara temple
</gallery>
</gallery>


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== External links ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/niteshguptamnnit/ nitesh gupta chandwasa]


{{Indian Buddhist Caves}}
{{Indian Buddhist Caves}}


[[Category:Temples in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Temples in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Mandsaur]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mandsaur district]]
[[Category:Caves of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Caves of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Buddhist architecture]]
[[Category:Buddhist temples in India]]
[[Category:Buddhist temples in India]]
[[Category:History of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:History of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:5th century in India]]
[[Category:5th century in India]]
[[Category:Buddhist caves]]
[[Category:Buddhist cave temples in Madhya Pradesh]]

Latest revision as of 19:13, 5 November 2024

Dharmrajeshwar
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMandsaur
Location
LocationShamgarh tehsil
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Dharmrajeshwar is located in Madhya Pradesh
Dharmrajeshwar
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Dharmrajeshwar is located in India
Dharmrajeshwar
Dharmrajeshwar (India)
Geographic coordinates24°11′38.22″N 75°29′56.42″E / 24.1939500°N 75.4990056°E / 24.1939500; 75.4990056
Architecture
TypeIndian rock-cut architecture
Completed8th 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

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


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