Kaleshwari - Group of Ruined Monuments

 



The Kaleshwari Group of Monuments is located near Lavana village, Khanpur Taluka of Mahisagar district, Gujarat, India. It is Near Lunavada and Hidimba Van Forest of Hidimba. Hidimba was a Wife of Bhima. The group includes intricately-carved

1.Three Shiva Temple Ruins

Ghummatwalu Mandir



Arjun Chauri

Bhim Chauri

2.Stepwells

Sasu Ni Vaav (Mother in Law Stepwell)


Vahu Ni Vav (Daughter in Law Stepwell)

3. Kaleshwari Mata Temple


4.Water Kund

5.Sculpture Gallery






This Type of Ganesha Idol i have Never Seen this Before.

6.Shikaar Madhi (Hunting Lodge)


7.Steps Leading to Hillock




8.Hidimba Temple



Idols Scattered All over the Site
Dancing Ganesha

  

Ganesha Idol in Sculpture Gallery is Very Different 
Looks Like Maa Parvati Giving Breast Feeding to Lord Ganesha.
As my Point of View  One idol is of Goddess Laxmi as i see Lotus in both hands of Laxmi Maa With two lady Protector.
The ruins are located at the foothills and on the hillock. They were built between the 10th and 16th century some monuments were reconstructed after the 18th century.
Traditionally these places are associated with characters of Mahabharata. The Shiva temple was erected with Mulaprasada (Shrine Proper) and Sabhamandapa (Assembly Hall) in 10th century.
The temple fell into ruins later. The Kund (reservoir) was constructed in the 11th or 12th century. The twin stepwells were built in the 14th to 15th century.
This was followed by the construction of Bhim Chauri in the 14th to 15th century, Arjun Chauri and Hidimba temple was built in the 15th to 16th century on the nearby hillock. All these temples are in ruins now.
It is said that Mala Rana, the prince of Lunavada State restored it in 1549.
it is said that Goddess Kaleshwari performed the marriage ritual of Bhima and Hidimba.
There is a Campsite and Tents for night stay and a food stall also available.

These are State Protected Monuments and The ruins were restored in the Year 2000 by Archeology and Museums Department of Gujarat and are promoted as a Gujarat tourism spot.


LOCATION:
KALESHWARI TEMPLE PARISAR
Village: Lavana
Tehsil: Khanpur
District: Mahisagar
State: Gujarat
Country: INDIA
Google Map Location LInk:
https://goo.gl/maps/SwxvCYsrz2qhwD7o6
24 Km From Lunawada
55 Km From Balasinor
35 Km From Modasa

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