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Pankhanath Mahadev temple

Overview

•A west-facing plain simple temple which is restored several times.
•In the back-niche of the temple, there is a figure of Nataraja (Shivatandav) with eight hands which helps in deciding the dating of the temple.

Highlights

A west-facing plain simple temple which is restored several times.
In the back-niche of the temple, there is a figure of Nataraja (Shivatandav) with eight hands which helps in deciding the dating of the temple.
There is also one more Shiva figure in other form.
11th century, built during reign of Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty, contemporary of Sun Temple, Modhera.
In the sanctum, there is a small protuberance instead of an elaborate lingam which is considered swayambhu (self-existent) by the devotees.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

Visit Pankhanath Mahadev temple

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A west-facing plain simple temple which is restored several times. In the back-niche of the temple, there is a figure of Nataraja (Shivatandav) with eight hands which helps in deciding the dating of the temple.

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