Khakparta Prachin Shiva Mandir, Jharkhand

Address

Khakparta Prachin Shiva Mandir Khakhparta, Lohardaga Jharkhand 835325

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Shiva Temple located at the top of mountain at Khakhparta Village, around 8 km from Lohardaga in Jharkhand, is unique as the Shiv Mandir is constructed directly on the surface of the hill without any foundation. There is a narrow entrance of one-meter height to the temple facing east. A Shiva Linga is installed in the Grabhagriha which is presiding deity of the temple. The height of the temple is about four meter. Khakhparta temple is a protected monument. The temple is believed to have been constructed between 9th and 10 century AD. The architecture of the small shrine is similar to Nagar Style prevalent in Orissa. The main temple consists of a Shivlinga. There is a murti of Ganesha, Surya and Nandi in front of the temple. Shivling without any temple cover is also found in the complex. There is no priest or worship. Khekparta Shiv Mandir is around 90 km northwest from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand.