Pashupatinath Temple
Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
Pashupatinath Temple at Mandsaur, also referred to as the Mandsaur Shiva temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India. It belongs to Pashupatinath tradition which is one of 6 major tradition within Shaivism. It is located on Shivna River, and is known for its eight-faced Shiva Linga. The temple sculpture is dated to the 5th or 6th century based on inscriptions, with some referring to the site as Dashapura. It is near the Rajasthan border in the historic region of Malwa, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Indore, about 340 kilometres (210 mi) west of Udaigiri Caves and about 220 kilometres (140 mi) east of Shamalaji ancient sites, both a significant source of Gupta Empire era archaeological discoveries. The site has been important to dating and the architectural studies of some distant sites such as the Elephanta Caves.
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Where it is
Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Nagda Junction railway station (NAD), about 94 km by road.
- By air: Udaipur Airport (UDR), about 168 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Shrinathji Haveli, Nathdwara – Nathdwara, Rajsamand district (about 48 km north-east of Udaipur) (about 199 km)
- Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple, Ambaji – Ambaji, Danta taluka, Banaskantha district (near the Rajasthan border) (about 284 km)
- Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple (with Mamleshwar) – Mandhata (Shivpuri) island on the Narmada, Omkareshwar, Khandwa district (about 287 km)
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