Baleshwar Temple
| Baleshwar Temple | |
|---|---|
Chand dynasty | |
| Completed | 10th–12th centuries AD |
Baleshwar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva, situated within city of Champawat in Uttarakhand, India.
Built by the rulers of the
Chand dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. It is believed to have been built in 13th century AD (1390 AD) by Garud Gyan Chand. Uday Chand started reconstruction work for this temple between 1420 and 1421 AD. Hari Chand, who reigned from 1423 AD to 1427 AD, completed the reconstruction work on the temple as per a copperplate inscription (dated 1423 AD) at the temple.[1]
Overview
The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to
Mahashivratri
, a very crowded fair is held in the Baleshwar Temple compound.
The exteriors of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga temples are carved with the different posters of the local deities.
References
- OCLC 52183642.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Group of Baleshwar Temples.
- Baleshwar Temple Photos :: Himvan.com Photo Gallery
- Baleshwar Temple Photo Essay
- Champawar official website
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