Category:Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Lanji

Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Lanji 

An 11th century Shiva temple in Gond region of central India
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Instance of	Hindu temple
Location	Balaghat district, Jabalpur division, Madhya Pradesh, India
21° 30′ 40″ N, 80° 33′ 13.3″ E
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The Koteswara Mahadeva temple of Lanji, sometimes referred to as the Koteshwar Dham, is an 11th-century Shiva temple, notable for its historical evidence that links the early adoption of Hinduism by Gond people of central India – one of the largest tribes in India.

The temple is located midst a bamboo jungle. It has been much restored and repeatedly whitewashed. The architecture, parts of outer structure, Hindu artwork panels and the inside of the sanctum are largely original. The Shikhara consists of a pointed dome, but this is likely from 18th-century. Similarly the hall and some pilgrim facilities in this complex are all from 18th and 19th-century. There are three inscriptions here, of which two are from modern era, only one that dates to pre-13th century. Within the complex are historic ruins including one of Hanuman. The temple and the statue of Hanuman are monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

This temple should not confused with similarly named temple sites in many parts of India, including Kutch (Gujarat) and Kathmandu (Nepal).

This is a category about ASI monument number N-MP-5.