Dharmrajeshwar is an ancient Buddhist and Hindu cave temple site of 4th-5th Century in Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh. It is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
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 architecture of Dharmarajesvara temple can be compared with Kailash Temple of Ellora.
There is a big temple in the middle 14.53 metre in length and 10 metre in width.
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| Top view of Temple |
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| Buddha Stupa |
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| My Friend Chandrakant Enjoying selfie |
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.
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| Shivling@ DharmrajeshwarTemple |
The Temple is under the arm of ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA.
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| ASI Board |
How To Go:-
Dharmrajeshwar Temple is 22 km away from Shamgarh railway station.
Nearest Railway Station is Shamgarh which 22 km away.
It is an important railway station on Delhi-Mumbai Railway track where Almost every train (except Rajdhani Express) stops. Around 46 Trains halt at shamgarh.
Where To Stay:-There are number of budget hotels/Lodge to stay in Shamgarh city.
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