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'''Harshnath Temple''' ([[Sanskrit]]: हर्षनाथ् ''Harṣanātha'') is an ancient [[Hindu]] temple situated in the [[Sikar district]] of the [[India]]n state [[Rajasthan]]. It is located 14 km from district headquarters [[Sikar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Districts of Rajasthan, Sikar District |url=http://www.rajasthandirect.com/districts/sikar |publisher=www.rajasthandirect.com |access-date=7 September 2014}}</ref> | '''Harshnath Temple''' ([[Sanskrit]]: हर्षनाथ् ''Harṣanātha'') is an ancient [[Hindu]] temple dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] which is situated in the [[Sikar district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Rajasthan]]. It is located 14 km from district headquarters [[Sikar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Districts of Rajasthan, Sikar District |url=http://www.rajasthandirect.com/districts/sikar |publisher=www.rajasthandirect.com |access-date=7 September 2014}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
This [[Shiva]] temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Chahamana]] king [[Vigraharaja | This [[Shiva]] temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Chahamana]] king [[Vigraharaja I]]. It is surrounded by various shrines which lie in ruins.<ref name=ASI>{{cite web |title=Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur circle |url=http://asijaipurcircle.nic.in/Harsh%20-%20Harshnath%20Temple.html |publisher=Archaeological survey of India |access-date=6 September 2014}}</ref> | ||
In 1718, [[Shiv Singh of Sikar|Shiv Singh]] constructed a new temple adjacent to the old temple using the ruins of the old temple.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} | |||
Exactly same type of temple also situated at Harsh Village, [[Bilara]] Harsh Deval Temple, Dist [[Jodhpur]], Rajasthan. Harsh Deval Temple at Bilara was also built in 10th century. | Exactly same type of temple also situated at Harsh Village, [[Bilara]] Harsh Deval Temple, Dist [[Jodhpur]], Rajasthan. Harsh Deval Temple at Bilara was also built in 10th century. | ||
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File:Harshnath Temple Sikar 6.JPG|Information board | File:Harshnath Temple Sikar 6.JPG|Information board | ||
File:View from top of Harshnath Temple.jpg|View from top | File:View from top of Harshnath Temple.jpg|View from top | ||
File: | File:Harshnath Temple, Sikar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (2013).jpg|View from top | ||
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{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | {{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sikar district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Sikar district]] | ||
[[Category:10th-century Hindu temples]] | [[Category:10th-century Hindu temples]] | ||
[[Category:Shiva temples in Rajasthan]] | [[Category:Shiva temples in Rajasthan]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:12, 24 January 2026
| Harshnath Temple | |
|---|---|
हर्षनाथ् | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Sikar |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Harshnath |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location of Harshnath temple in Rajasthan  Harshnath Temple (India) | |
| Coordinates | 27°30′00″N 75°10′21″E / 27.499914°N 75.172443°E |
| Elevation | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
Harshnath Temple (Sanskrit: हर्षनाथ् Harṣanātha) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is situated in the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 14 km from district headquarters Sikar.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
This Shiva temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of Chahamana king Vigraharaja I. It is surrounded by various shrines which lie in ruins.[2]
In 1718, Shiv Singh constructed a new temple adjacent to the old temple using the ruins of the old temple.[citation needed]
Exactly same type of temple also situated at Harsh Village, Bilara Harsh Deval Temple, Dist Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Harsh Deval Temple at Bilara was also built in 10th century.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The temple and its surrounding shrines are now in ruins. The main temple faces east. Its pillars are intricately carved. On the inside west wall is carved a figure of standing Parvati [labelled Vikata] in panchagnitap along with her female attendants.[2]
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Temple View from Sunset Point -
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Nandi sculpture -
Pillar -
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Sculpture of a musician playing an eka-tantri vina. -
Sculpture of musicians playing eka-tantri vina, flute and drum -
Musicians, an attendant ace a seated figure, possibly a nobleman -
Sculpture showing musicians and a couple
See also[edit | edit source]
- Harshat Mata Temple constructed during the Chahamana period
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Districts of Rajasthan, Sikar District". www.rajasthandirect.com. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur circle". Archaeological survey of India. Retrieved 6 September 2014.