Sijari Temple, Uttar Pradesh

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Sijari Temple, Uttar Pradesh

Mahoba Tehsil, Mahoba District

Sijahri Rd, Sijahri,

Uttar Pradesh 210427

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

Sijari Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Behta Sijari Village in the Mahoba Tehsil in the Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. situated on the banks of Ramsagar Lake. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms to the northwest of Basaora on Mahoba to Chhatarpur route.

Puranic Significance

The temple is believed to be built around 1100 CE. The nephew of Alha and Udal named Siya / Hari lived in this village. Hence, the village came to be called as Sijari. Alha and his brother Udal were legendary 12th century generals served the army of Chandela King Paramardi Deva of Mahoba. This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple is constructed trikuta style of architecture. The shikara over the southern shrine has been lost completely