Markanda Mandir

Tehsil. Chamorshi District. Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.

The Markanda temple is constructed on the bank of Vainganga on the east side. Earlier, there use to be twenty four temples out of which eighteen temples exist presently. Only four of these eighteen temples are in good condition. Stories from both Ramayana, Mahabharata are connected with these group of temples. Markanda is supposed to derive its name as well as fame from sage Markandeya who according to the Hindu holy scriptures worshipped Lord Shiva and obtained immortality at this place.<...

The Markanda temple is constructed on the bank of Vainganga on the east side. Earlier, there use to be twenty four temples out of which eighteen temples exist presently. Only four of these eighteen temples are in good condition. Stories from both Ramayana, Mahabharata are connected with these group of temples. Markanda is supposed to derive its name as well as fame from sage Markandeya who according to the Hindu holy scriptures worshipped Lord Shiva and obtained immortality at this place.

All the temples have architecture and idols similar to the ones in Khajuraho group of monuments, hence it is even referred to as the ‘Khajuraho of Vidarbha’. The exact age of the temple is still a mystery even to historians. Every year, a 10-day fair is organised at the temple during Mahashivratri festival, which is attended by thousands of devotees from people across the country

Contact Person

Deputy Superintending Archaeologist
Archaeological Survey of India- Nagpur Circle

+91712 2511276

circlenagpur.asi@gov.in

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (180 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - Mul Railway Station (30 Km away)

Climate

Min. +10 Degree Celcius

Max. +44 Degree Celcius

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