Kawardha Istaliq Temple, Chhattisgarh

Address

Kawardha Istaliq Temple, Kawardha, Kabirdham district Chhattisgarh 491995

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

This old temple situated in Chouragaon is 18 km from Kawardha in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh and 125 Km from Raipur . The Istaliq temple built with dried or burnt clay bricks adjoins with the main Bhoramdeo temple. It was the first temple built between 2 nd and 3 rd centuries. This temple, is in a dilapidated condition. Has only a sanctum sanctorum without an entrance hall or mandapam. The tower above the sanctum sanctorum is extant only to half its height. There is wall projecting out of this temple which is known as “Allinda”. Other existing structural features seen in the sanctum sanctorum are a few sculpted pillars. A sculpted Shiva Linga is enshrined here along with images of Uma Maheshwar and of the king and queen standing in a worshipful pose.