Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple

This article has multiple issues. Please help or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article contains wording that promotes the subject in a subjective manner without imparting real information. Please remove or replace such wording and instead of making proclamations about a subject's importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. (September 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources:  –  ·  ·  · scholar · JSTOR (September 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple
श्री रेनुकेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Renukeshwar Mahadev
Festivals	Shravan, shivratri
Location
Location	Renukoot, Sonbhadra
State	Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Geographic coordinates	24°12′45″N 83°2′17″E / 24.21250°N 83.03806°E / 24.21250; 83.03806Coordinates: 24°12′45″N 83°2′17″E / 24.21250°N 83.03806°E / 24.21250; 83.03806
Architecture
Type	copy of Khajuraho
Creator	Birala Family
Completed	1972
Website
http://sonbhadra.nic.in

Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Renukoot in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located adjoining the Rihand River which is also called Renu River, from where this temple got its name. The temple is dedicated to Mahadev or Lord Shiva. It is one of the most frequented spots in Renukoot. The temple was built by Birla Group in the year 1972.

Attractions[]

After undergoing many changes since, this Birla temple in Renukoot looks stunningly beautiful. The main entrance welcomes you with incredible carving that presents Sun god on the chariot. The second gate presents stone carvings of elephants at either side. The sculptures in the temple are fine specimen of the artisanship involved in the making. Competing with the architectural splendor of the temple, the scenic landscape elevates your spirits. The rich landscape with garden fountains make this place a perfect location to feel inner peace.

References[]

• http://www.transindiatravels.com/birla-mandirs.html