Category:Ahilyeshwar Shivalaya
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The Ahilyeshwar Shivalaya, also referred to as Ahilyeshwar Mahadev Temple or Ahilya Devi Mandir, is a 19th-century Hindu temple located inside the fort.
The temple illustrates the Maratha style of Hindu architecture that emerged with the collapse of the Mughal Empire. It has elaborate arched openings, windows, and doorways in a multi-storeyed structure overlooking the Narmada river. The notable structures include the ornate chhatris, the Nagara-style shikharas fused with Maratha-Rajput style lookout mandapas. On either side of the garbhagriha (sanctum), there are spiraling stairs that go to the temple's upper level. Outside is a Maratha-style Deepasthamba for festive days.
The temple has many sculptures, intricate panels with Hindu arts. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, and features a Nandi inside the sabhamandapa. Yet, like major Hindu temples all over India, the temple includes Vishnu and Devi tradition artwork. For example, the Dasavatara of Vishnu are carved on the pillars. Near the sanctum are Ganesha on the right, and Devi on the left. Additionally, the temple includes statues of Rama, Sita and Hanuman.
The temple entrance has a 16-line inscription which helps date the temple. This inscription states that Maharani Krishnabai built the temple in honor of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar at the request of Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar. The temple's construction began in 1856, and was complete in 1890.
Media in category "Ahilyeshwar Shivalaya"
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