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Karli Mahadev Temple, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

<h3>Karli Mahadev Temple, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh</h3> 
Karli Mahadev Temple is a simple yet significant shrine dedicated to Shiva. The temple comprises a pancha-ratha sanctum crowned by a massive curvilinear shikhara and an antarala projection with a pyramidal roof. It is datable to around the 12th-13th century CE. 
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The temple was built by Somal Devi, the wife of Chindak Nagvanshi King Someshwar Dev, and is situated beside a large lake. One of its notable features is the impressive sandstone Shiva-linga housed within the shrine. The temple’s carvings closely resemble those seen at the renowned Battisa Temple, Barsur, reflecting the artistic traditions of the region. 
Source: Archaeological Survey of India

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