History
The temple was built by Yuvarajadeva I of the Kalachuri dynasty, under the influence of his queen Nohala. The British archaeologist Henry Cousens surveyed the area in 1893, and found the temple in a dilapidated condition, with the outer walls, roof of the gallery, and shikhara having all fallen down and lying in ruins. The temple was restored by the Archaeological Survey of India.Description
The temple is built in the Nagara style with a ''mukhamandapa'' (porch), a ''sabhamandapa'' (hall), an '' antarala'' (ante-chamber) and a ''garbhagriya'' (sanctum).Sanctum
The sanctum contains the idol of the principal deity, Shiva. The sanctum is surmounted by a shikhara.References
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