Gumadpal Mahadeva Temple - Chattisgarh

Address

Gumadpal Mahadeva Temple – Chattisgarh

Gumadpal, Darbha Tehsil,

Bastar District,

Chhattisgarh – 494442

Moolavar

Mahadeva

Introduction

The Mahadeva Temple in Gumadpal Village, Darbha Tehsil, Bastar District, Chhattisgarh, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has historical significance.

Puranic Significance:

This temple is believed to have been built by the Kakatiya rulers in the 13th century CE, making it an ancient and historically significant religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Special Features:

The Mahadeva Temple is recognized as one of the protected monuments in Chhattisgarh by the Archaeological Survey of India, signifying its cultural and historical importance.
The temple faces east and is constructed on an elevated platform.
Its architectural components include the sanctum (garbhagriha), antrala (vestibule), and mandapa (ceremonial hall). However, the mandapa has been lost over time.
The square-shaped sanctum houses a Shiva Linga positioned within a yonipitha, symbolizing Lord Shiva.
The temple’s location on the route from Darbha to Katekalyan adds to its historical and cultural significance.

Efforts to preserve and protect such ancient and historically significant temples are essential to maintain the cultural heritage of the region and provide insights into its rich history and religious traditions.