Harshnath Temple
Harshnath Temple | |
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हर्षनाथ् | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Sikar |
Deity | Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Harshnath |
State | Rajasthan |
Country | India |
![]() ![]() Location of Harshnath temple in Rajasthan | |
Geographic coordinates | 27°30′00″N 75°10′21″E / 27.499914°N 75.172443°ECoordinates: 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 situated in the Sikar district of the Indian state Rajasthan. It is located 14 km from district headquarters Sikar.[1]
History[]
This Shiva temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of Chahamana king Vigraharaja II. It is surrounded by various shrines which lie in ruins.[2]
The original temple was later destroyed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1679. In 1718 Rao Shivsingh 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[]
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]
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[]
- Harshat Mata Temple constructed during the Chahamana period
References[]
- ^ "Districts of Rajasthan, Sikar District". www.rajasthandirect.com. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur circle". Archaeological survey of India. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
External links[]
Media related to Harshnath at Wikimedia Commons
- Hindu temples in Rajasthan
- Characters in the Mahabharata
- Tourist attractions in Sikar district
- 10th-century Hindu temples
- Shiva temples in Rajasthan