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The remains of the Shnareshwara (ষাঁড়েশ্বর) and Shaileshwara (শৈলেশ্বর) [[Shiva]] temples, built upon one of the primary [[chalcolithic]]/æneolithic habitational mounds, are some of the major attractions at Dihar. Either king [[Prithwi Malla]] of the [[ | The remains of the Shnareshwara (ষাঁড়েশ্বর) and Shaileshwara (শৈলেশ্বর) [[Shiva]] temples, built upon one of the primary [[chalcolithic]]/æneolithic habitational mounds, are some of the major attractions at Dihar. Either king [[Prithwi Malla]] of the [[Mallabhum|Malla dynasty]] of Bishnupur had commissioned the temples (their architectural style being referred to as 'rekha [[deul]]') to be constructed in 1346 CE (the date being highly debatable academically) or, as deduced from their structural and architectural affinities, had them repaired, restored and reconsecrated in 1346 CE, as the two temples could have been built by monarchs from earlier dynasties in the form of twin Jain/Buddhist monuments at around the period when the Siddheshwara temple was built nearby at [[Bahulara Ancient Temple|Bahulara]] at some point of time during the [[Pala Empire|Pala]] era. Moreover, till date, much academic debate remains over the exact dates of their construction. | ||
The unkempt laterite stone walls of the temples have suffered badly from centuries of erosion but intricate floral designs and miniature human figurines captured in dramatic poses can still be made out. Furthermore, some eroded or defaced images of divinity can also be seen upon the stone panels. Pilgrims, to this day, gather in the area during Shivratri.<ref>{{cite web | The unkempt laterite stone walls of the temples have suffered badly from centuries of erosion but intricate floral designs and miniature human figurines captured in dramatic poses can still be made out. Furthermore, some eroded or defaced images of divinity can also be seen upon the stone panels. Pilgrims, to this day, gather in the area during Shivratri.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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