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			{{Short description\|Hindu temple in Durg, Chhattisgarh}}
	{{Infobox Hindu temple		{{Infobox Hindu temple
	\| name = Mahadev Temple		\| name = Mahadev Temple
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	\| deity = [[Shiva]]		\| deity = [[Shiva]]
	\| festivals=		\| festivals=
			\| year_completed = 13th century CE
	\| architecture = [[Nagara architecture\|Nagara]]		\| architecture = [[Nagara architecture\|Nagara]]
	\| monument_quantity=		\| monument_quantity=
	}}		}}

	~~The~~ '''Mahadev Temple''' ~~in Deobaloda~~ is dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. This temple belongs to the Kalchuri Period.<ref name = patrika/> The temple is a protected monument under the [[ Archaeological Survey of India]]. ~~Temple~~ witnesses high footfall during [[Mahashivratri]] when the devotees ~~form~~ nearby villages gather here for Lord ~~Shiva’s~~ blessing. The event is also accompanied by small fair<ref name=welcome/><ref name=gyan/>		'''Mahadev Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]], dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]], located in Deobaloda in the [[Indian state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. This temple belongs to the Kalchuri Period.<ref name = patrika/> The temple is a protected monument under the [[Archaeological Survey of India]]. The temple witnesses high footfall during [[Mahashivratri]] when the devotees from nearby villages gather here for Lord Shiva's blessing. The event is also accompanied by a small fair.<ref name=welcome/><ref name=gyan/>

	==Overview==		==Overview==

	It is an ancient temple built by [[Kalchuri]]s during the 13th century AD.<ref name=quest/><ref name=gyan/> It is said that this temple was built in just 6 months and that is why it is also called '''6 Maashi (~~Maasi or Masi, in English - Months~~) temple'''.<ref name=gondwana/> The temple ~~is having~~ a Kund and it is believed to be connected to another old town [[Arang]] of Chhattisgarh state through a tunnel<ref name = patrika/>		It is an ancient temple built by [[Kalachuris of Mahishmati\|Kalchuri]]s during the 13th century CE.<ref name=quest/><ref name=gyan/> It is said that this temple was built in just 6 months and that is why it is also called '''6 Maashi''' ("6 months") '''temple'''.<ref name=gondwana/> The temple has a Kund and it is believed to be connected to another old town, [[Arang]] of Chhattisgarh state, through a tunnel.<ref name = patrika/>

	==Architecture==		==Architecture==

	The temple is east facing, built of sand stone. It has a [[Garbhagriha]] and a pillared Navaranga [[Mandapa]](hall). The [[shikhara]] which is supposed to have been built in [[Nagara architecture\|Nagara]] style<ref name=quest/> is missing. The Garbhagriha houses a [[Shiva Linga]] of about 1.5 feet in height,<ref name=quest/> which is approached through a highly ornate door entrance guarded by [[Shaiva]] [[Dwarpala]]s<ref name=quest/>.Inside the garbhgriha one can find idols of Goddess [[Parvati]], [[Ganesha]] and [[Hanuman]] among others. The mandapa pillars are adorned with images of [[Bhairava]], [[Vishnu]], Mahishasur mardini<ref name=quest/> (a form of Devi [[Durga]] who killed the demon [[Mahishasura]]), ~~shiva~~, musicians, dancers and [[Kirtimukha]] designs.<ref name = welcome/> The exterior of the temple near the entrance is adorned with decorated band of Gaja, Asva and Nara. The temple wall portion has two decorated segments adorned with images of Tripurantaka Siva, Gajantaka Siva, [[Narasimha]], [[Radha Krishna]], [[Ganesh]], [[Varaha]], [[Lakshmi]] along with other depictions of Gods and Goddesses. One can find pictorial representation of hunting, hunters and bull fighting on the walls of temple.<ref name=rojgar/>		The temple is east facing, built of sand stone. It has a [[Garbhagriha]] and a pillared Navaranga [[Mandapa]] (hall). The [[shikhara]] which was supposed to have been built in [[Nagara architecture\|Nagara]] style<ref name=quest/> is missing. The Garbhagriha houses a [[Shiva Linga]] of about 1.5 feet in height,<ref name=quest/> which is approached through a highly ornate door entrance guarded by [[Shaiva]] [[Dwarpala]]s.<ref name=quest/> Inside the garbhgriha one can find idols of Goddess [[Parvati]], [[Ganesha]] and [[Hanuman]] among others. The mandapa pillars are adorned with images of [[Bhairava]], [[Vishnu]], Mahishasur mardini<ref name=quest/> (a form of Devi [[Durga]] who killed the demon [[Mahishasura]]), Shiva, musicians, dancers and [[Kirtimukha]] designs.<ref name = welcome/> The exterior of the temple near the entrance is adorned with decorated band of Gaja, Asva and Nara. The temple wall portion has two decorated segments adorned with images of Tripurantaka Siva, Gajantaka Siva, [[Narasimha]], [[Radha Krishna]], [[Ganesh]], [[Varaha]], [[Lakshmi]] along with other depictions of Gods and Goddesses. One can find pictorial representation of hunting, hunters and bull fighting on the walls of temple.<ref name=rojgar/>

	A [[Nandi (bull)\|nandi]] is placed in front of the temple, as if it is guarding it.<ref name=welcome/><ref name=quest/>		A [[Nandi (bull)\|nandi]] is placed in front of the temple, as if it is guarding it.<ref name=welcome/><ref name=quest/>
	The ~~Temple~~ courtyard has a store house like shed where one can see antique idols and statues that have been found during excavation, which may have belonged to the temple.<ref name=quest>{{Cite web\|url=http://questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2016/03/mahadev-temple-dev-baloda.html\|title=Mahadev Temple Dev Baloda\|website=questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com\|language=en}}</ref>		The temple courtyard has a store house like shed where one can see antique idols and statues that have been found during excavation, which may have belonged to the temple.<ref name=quest>{{Cite web\|url=http://questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2016/03/mahadev-temple-dev-baloda.html\|title=Mahadev Temple Dev Baloda\|website=questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com\|language=en}}</ref>

	==Legend==		==Legend==

	It is believed that the sculptor who was building the temple ~~got~~ so ~~much~~ engrossed in his work that he ~~didn’t~~ care about his clothes. He became naked while continuing to work day and night to complete the temple.		It is believed that the sculptor who was building the temple was so engrossed in his work that he didn't care about his clothes. He became naked while continuing to work day and night to complete the temple.
	His wife used to bring food for him, but one day his sister came. Seeing this they both got ashamed and to hide himself he jumped in the Kund(holy pond inside the temple complex) near to the temple from the rooftop. Seeing this his sister also jumped in the nearby pond. Both pond and kund exist till date. The pond is called ~~'''~~Kasara Talab~~'''~~<ref name=patrika~~/><ref name=quest~~/><ref name=rojgar/> because the sister was believed to be carrying ~~the~~ [[~~Kalasha~~]] for water.		His wife used to bring food for him, but one day his sister came. Seeing this they both got ashamed and to hide himself he jumped in the Kund (holy pond inside the temple complex) near to the temple from the rooftop. Seeing this his sister also jumped in the nearby pond. Both pond and kund exist till date. The pond is called Kasara Talab<ref name=patrika/><ref name=rojgar/> because the sister was believed to be carrying a [[kalasha]] for water.
	A ~~Kalash Type~~ stone is still present there.<ref name = patrika>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.patrika.com/bhilai-news/dev-baloda-shiv-temple-1-2360093/\|title=dev-baloda-shiv-temple\|language=hindi\|website=www.patrika.com}}</ref>		A kalash-type stone is still present there.<ref name = patrika>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.patrika.com/bhilai-news/dev-baloda-shiv-temple-1-2360093/\|title=dev-baloda-shiv-temple\|language=hindi\|website=www.patrika.com}}</ref>

	The locals believe there is a secret tunnel inside the Kund that leads to a temple in Arang. The sculptor ~~when he~~ jumped , found the tunnel and reached Aaang where he became a stone. At that place Bhanadeva temple is built.<ref name = gondwana>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gondwanaexpress.com/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर\|language=hindi\|website=www.gondwanaexpress.com\|date=2018-10-03\|publisher=Gondwana Express}}</ref>		The locals believe there is a secret tunnel inside the Kund that leads to a temple in Arang. The sculptor who jumped, found the tunnel and reached Aaang where he became a stone. At that place Bhanadeva temple is built.<ref name = gondwana>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gondwanaexpress.com/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर\|language=hindi\|website=www.gondwanaexpress.com\|date=2018-10-03\|publisher=Gondwana Express\|access-date=2019-09-17\|archive-date=2022-01-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118224157/https://www.gondwanaexpress.com/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	The Kund ~~is having~~ 23 steps and 2 wells beside it. In one the flow of water is never stops.<ref name=gyan>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.chhattisgarhgyan.in/2018/07/devbalod-shiv-temple.html\|title=देवबलोदा शिव मंदिर - Deobalod Shiv Temple\|website=www.chhattisgarhgyan.in\|language=hindi}}</ref>		The Kund has 23 steps and 2 wells beside it. In one, the flow of water never stops.<ref name=gyan>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.chhattisgarhgyan.in/2018/07/devbalod-shiv-temple.html\|title=देवबलोदा शिव मंदिर - Deobalod Shiv Temple\|website=www.chhattisgarhgyan.in\|language=hindi}}</ref>

	==Location==		==Location==

	The Mahadev Temple is built in the small town of Deobaloda in Bhilai Charoda<ref name=rojgar>{{Cite web\|url=https://chhattisgarhrojgar.com/tourism/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर\|website=chhattisgarhrojgar.com\|date=2018-10-03\|publisher=CGRojgar Desk}}</ref>.It is well connected by train and road.<ref name = welcome>{{cite web\|url=http://welcome236.com/mahadev-temple-in-devbaloda-is-13th-century-shrine-by-kalchuris/\|title=Mahadev Temple in Devbaloda is 13th Century Shrine by Kalchuris\|website=welcome236.com}}</ref>		The Mahadev Temple is built in the small town of Deobaloda in Bhilai Charoda.<ref name=rojgar>{{Cite web\|url=https://chhattisgarhrojgar.com/tourism/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर\|website=chhattisgarhrojgar.com\|date=2018-10-03\|publisher=CGRojgar Desk\|access-date=2019-09-17\|archive-date=2020-08-06\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806183926/https://chhattisgarhrojgar.com/tourism/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is well connected by train and road.<ref name = welcome>{{cite web\|url=http://welcome236.com/mahadev-temple-in-devbaloda-is-13th-century-shrine-by-kalchuris/\|title=Mahadev Temple in Devbaloda is 13th Century Shrine by Kalchuris\|website=welcome236.com\|access-date=2019-09-17\|archive-date=2022-10-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019172327/http://welcome236.com/mahadev-temple-in-devbaloda-is-13th-century-shrine-by-kalchuris/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	By road: The temple is well connected by the National Highway by road, located 20 km from the capital [[Raipur]] city and about 15 km from [[Bhilai]] nagar.		By road: The temple is well connected by the National Highway by road, located 20 km from the capital [[Raipur]] city and about 15 km from [[Bhilai]] nagar.
	By train: Deobloda Charoda Railway station is located just near the temple, which serves as a stop for Local and Passenger trains.		By train: Deobloda Charoda Railway station is located just near the temple, which serves as a stop for Local and Passenger trains.
	By airport: The nearest airport is [[Swami Vivekananda Airport]] Raipur.		By airport: The nearest airport is [[Swami Vivekananda Airport]] Raipur.
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	==References==		==References==
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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Mahadev Temple
| image = Shiva Temple, Deobaloda 04.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Mahadev Temple
| map_type = India Chhattisgarh
| map_caption = Location in Chhattisgarh
| coordinates = {{coord|21|13|07|N|81|28|43|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}

| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Chhattisgarh]]
| district = [[Durg district]]
| locale = Deobaloda, [[Bhilai Charoda]] town.
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Shiva]]
| festivals=
| architecture = [[Nagara architecture|Nagara]]
| monument_quantity=
}}

The '''Mahadev Temple''' in Deobaloda is dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. This temple belongs to the Kalchuri Period.<ref name = patrika/> The temple is a protected monument under the [[ Archaeological Survey of India]]. Temple witnesses high footfall during [[Mahashivratri]] when the devotees form nearby villages gather here for Lord Shiva’s blessing. The event is also accompanied by small fair<ref name=welcome/><ref name=gyan/>

==Overview==

It is an ancient temple built by [[Kalchuri]]s during the 13th century AD.<ref name=quest/><ref name=gyan/> It is said that this temple was built in just 6 months and that is why it is also called '''6 Maashi (Maasi or Masi, in English - Months) temple'''.<ref name=gondwana/> The temple is having a Kund and it is believed to be connected to another old town [[Arang]] of Chhattisgarh state through a tunnel<ref name = patrika/>

==Architecture==

The temple is east facing, built of sand stone. It has a [[Garbhagriha]] and a pillared Navaranga [[Mandapa]](hall). The [[shikhara]] which is supposed to have been built in [[Nagara architecture|Nagara]] style<ref name=quest/> is missing. The Garbhagriha houses a [[Shiva Linga]] of about 1.5 feet in height,<ref name=quest/> which is approached through a highly ornate door entrance guarded by [[Shaiva]] [[Dwarpala]]s<ref name=quest/>.Inside the garbhgriha one can find idols of Goddess [[Parvati]], [[Ganesha]] and [[Hanuman]] among others. The mandapa pillars are adorned with images of [[Bhairava]], [[Vishnu]], Mahishasur mardini<ref name=quest/> (a form of Devi [[Durga]] who killed the demon [[Mahishasura]]), shiva, musicians, dancers and [[Kirtimukha]] designs.<ref name = welcome/> The exterior of the temple near the entrance is adorned with decorated band of Gaja, Asva and Nara. The temple wall portion has two decorated segments adorned with images of Tripurantaka Siva, Gajantaka Siva, [[Narasimha]], [[Radha Krishna]], [[Ganesh]], [[Varaha]], [[Lakshmi]] along with other depictions of Gods and Goddesses. One can find pictorial representation of hunting, hunters and bull fighting on the walls of temple.<ref name=rojgar/>

A [[Nandi (bull)|nandi]] is placed in front of the temple, as if it is guarding it.<ref name=welcome/><ref name=quest/>
The Temple courtyard has a store house like shed where one can see antique idols and statues that have been found during excavation, which may have belonged to the temple.<ref name=quest>{{Cite web|url=http://questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2016/03/mahadev-temple-dev-baloda.html|title=Mahadev Temple Dev Baloda|website=questchhattisgarh.blogspot.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Legend==

It is believed that the sculptor who was building the temple got so much engrossed in his work that he didn’t care about his clothes. He became naked while continuing to work day and night to complete the temple.
His wife used to bring food for him, but one day his sister came. Seeing this they both got ashamed and to hide himself he jumped in the Kund(holy pond inside the temple complex) near to the temple from the rooftop. Seeing this his sister also jumped in the nearby pond. Both pond and kund exist till date. The pond is called '''Kasara Talab'''<ref name=patrika/><ref name=quest/><ref name=rojgar/> because the sister was believed to be carrying the [[Kalasha]] for water.
A Kalash Type stone is still present there.<ref name = patrika>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patrika.com/bhilai-news/dev-baloda-shiv-temple-1-2360093/|title=dev-baloda-shiv-temple|language=hindi|website=www.patrika.com}}</ref>

The locals believe there is a secret tunnel inside the Kund that leads to a temple in Arang. The sculptor when he jumped , found the tunnel and reached Aaang where he became a stone. At that place Bhanadeva temple is built.<ref name = gondwana>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gondwanaexpress.com/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर|language=hindi|website=www.gondwanaexpress.com|date=2018-10-03|publisher=Gondwana Express}}</ref>
The Kund is having 23 steps and 2 wells beside it. In one the flow of water is never stops.<ref name=gyan>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chhattisgarhgyan.in/2018/07/devbalod-shiv-temple.html|title=देवबलोदा शिव मंदिर - Deobalod Shiv Temple|website=www.chhattisgarhgyan.in|language=hindi}}</ref>

==Location==

The Mahadev Temple is built in the small town of Deobaloda in Bhilai Charoda<ref name=rojgar>{{Cite web|url=https://chhattisgarhrojgar.com/tourism/6-masi-shiva-temple-was-built-in-6-moths-in-devbaloda-charoda-durg/|title=#temple 6 महीने में बना था देवबलोदा चरोदा का 6-मासी शिव मंदिर|website=chhattisgarhrojgar.com|date=2018-10-03|publisher=CGRojgar Desk}}</ref>.It is well connected by train and road.<ref name = welcome>{{cite web|url=http://welcome236.com/mahadev-temple-in-devbaloda-is-13th-century-shrine-by-kalchuris/|title=Mahadev Temple in Devbaloda is 13th Century Shrine by Kalchuris|website=welcome236.com}}</ref>
By road: The temple is well connected by the National Highway by road, located 20 km from the capital [[Raipur]] city and about 15 km from [[Bhilai]] nagar.
By train: Deobloda Charoda Railway station is located just near the temple, which serves as a stop for Local and Passenger trains.
By airport: The nearest airport is [[Swami Vivekananda Airport]] Raipur.

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Shiva Temple, Deobaloda 9.jpg|Temple wall with carvings of animals, hunters and stories
File:Kund at Riuned Shiva Temple, Deobaloda.jpg|kund at the temple
File:Shiva Temple, Deobaloda 02.jpg|Entrance to the garbhgriha
File:Shiva Temple, Deobaloda 08.jpg|Entrance to the temple
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of Hindu temples in India]]
*[[List of Shiva temples in India]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Hindu temples in Chhattisgarh}}
[[Category:Hindu temples in Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Chhattisgarh]]

[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in the 13th century]]