| Papnash Shiva Temple | |
|---|---|
ಪಾಪನಾಶ ಶಿವ ದೇವಾಲಯ | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bidar |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivratri |
| Governing body | Government of Karnataka |
| Location | |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
  Location in Bidar district | |
| Coordinates | 17°55′43″N 77°29′30″E / 17.9286°N 77.4918°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Chalukyan with later Bahmani influences |
| Completed | 12th century |
| Website | |
| District Tourism Listing | |
Papnash Shiva Temple (also transliterated as Papnash; ಪಾಪನಾಶ ಶಿವ ದೇವಾಲಯ) is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bidar, Karnataka, India. The temple is recognized for its historical significance and blend of architectural styles.
History[edit | edit source]
The temple's origins date to the Kalyana Chalukya period (12th century), as documented in the Karnataka District Gazetteer: Bidar.[1] It underwent modifications during the Bahmani Sultanate era, evident in its blended architectural features.[2]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The temple complex features:
- A trikuta (three-shrine) layout characteristic of Chalukyan design[1]
- Later additions including local/regional-style arches and motifs[3]
- An ancient stepped tank (kalyani) still in ritual use[4]
Festivals[edit | edit source]
The temple is renowned for its Maha Shivaratri celebrations:
- Over 25,000 devotees attended in 2023, performing synchronized prayers called the "Papnash Pose"[5]
- Unique rituals were documented by ETV Bharat in 2020[6]
Conservation[edit | edit source]
Recent initiatives include:
- A 2022 cleanliness drive by district administration[7]
- ₹12.42 crore funding under the PRASHAD scheme in 2023[8]
- Additional ₹5 crore announced in 2024 for water facilities[9]
Environmental concerns[edit | edit source]
In 2023, reports emerged about pollution in the temple lake:[10]
- Local residents reported wildlife deaths
- Karnataka Pollution Control Board initiated water testing
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chapter 17: Temples and Monuments". Karnataka District Gazetteer: Bidar (PDF). Government of Karnataka. 1980. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ Michell, George (2002). Temples of Karnataka. Oxford University Press. p. 112.
- ↑ "The forgotten history of Paapnaash Temple". The Hindu. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "Bidar City Tour". Bidar Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 2024-06-20.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "ಮಹಾಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿಂದ್ರೆಂದು ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತರ ಆರಾಧನೆ" [Devotees Offer Prayers at Papnash Temple on Maha Shivaratri]. Vijay Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "ಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿ ಸ್ಪೆಷಲ್: ಬೀದರ ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪೂಜೆ" [Shivaratri Special: Unique Ritual at Bidar's Papnash Temple]. ETV Bharat (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "Cleaning drive at Basavakalyan fort, Paapnaash Temple". The Hindu. 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "Development of Pilgrimage Destinations under PRASHAD Scheme". Press Information Bureau. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂಪಾಯಿಗಳಿಂದ ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ" [₹5 Crore for Papanasha Temple Development]. Asianet News Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ "ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದ ಸರೋವರ ಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ" [Pollution at Papnash Temple Lake]. TV9 Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-06-20.