Forgotten Shiva Temple Built by Ghosts in One Night | దయ్యాలు కట్టిన భారీ శివాలయం - ఒక్క రాత్రిలో నిర్మితమైన ‘దయ్యాల గుడి!’ | Voice of Maheedhar Planet Leaf (MPL) Videos Exclusive...
OUR OTHER CHANNELS:
►FOLLOW US ON AUDI9 (Website) :-https://www.audi9.com
►SUBSCRIBE TO MPLANETLEAF (Channel) :-https://www.youtube.com/MPlanetLeaf
►SUBSCRIBE TO FACTSHIVE (Channel) :-https://www.youtube.com/factshive
►SUBSCRIBE TO SMB AUDIOBOOK (Channel) :-https://www.youtube.com/smbab
►SUBSCRIBE TO WHATSAPP (Channel) :-https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAUdFFF6sn40OeCeH3K
SOCIAL MEDIA:
►SUBSCRIBE TO WHATSAPP (Group) :-https://goo.gl/Y3Sa7S
►SUBSCRIBE ON FACEBOOK (Page) :-https://goo.gl/CBhgyP
►SUBSCRIBE ON TELEGRAM (Channel) :-https://goo.gl/ZTwU1K
►SUBSCRIBE ON TELEGRAM (Group) :-https://t.me/mplsd
The Kakanmath temple, a hauntingly beautiful edifice of 10th-century architectural ambition, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty in Madhya Pradesh. Tucked away near the small village of Sihoniya, 65 km north of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, the now partially ruined Kakanmath Temple dominates the surrounding flat countryside. And yet for all that imposing stature, this temple is one that will leave you wondering just how it’s possible to be still standing.This 11th-century marvel, built under the patronage of Kachchhapaghata ruler Kirttiraja, has recently piqued the interest of archaeologists and historians alike. Its towering spire, which pierces the vast sky, whispers stories of a time when artistry was an act of devotion and architecture, a dialogue with eternity.The temple’s name, intriguingly, has layers of local lore attached. Some believe it to be named after Queen Kakanavati, the monarch’s consort, while others see it as a tribute to a bygone deity whose spirit lingers in the very stones of this sanctuary.Its origin, shrouded in mystery, fuels speculation—was it a temple for Shiva, a shrine that once echoed with the resonant chants of Vedic hymns, or perhaps an architectural statement of piety and power? Despite the ravages of time and nature, the sheer symmetry of the structure is spellbinding.Massive stone blocks, some weighing several tons, were ingeniously stacked without the use of mortar, defying gravity and logic. This has led to whispers of divine intervention or advanced techniques lost to history.The source of the name Kakanmath is thought to be derived from kanak (meaning ‘gold’) and matha (meaning ‘shrine’), although there is a local legend that says the temple was named after Kakanavati or Kakanade, queen of Surajpala.Standing 120 feet tall and clearly once heavily decorated, this temple is considered very similar to many of the temples that can be seen at Khajuraho. Many of the carvings are similar to those that can be seen at Khajuraho as well.Earthquakes and further damage from invaders has taken its toll on Kakanmath, the area surrounding the temple platform is littered with carved masonry from this and those subsidiary shrines. It’s one giant jigsaw puzzle that perhaps one day will be attempted by someone.Among the temple’s fascinating relics are two magnificent lion statues that once graced its entrance. Today, these statues reside at the entrance of the Archaeological Museum in Gwalior, joining numerous other sculptures that have found their way to this repository of India’s artistic heritage.#VoiceofMaheedhar #MPlanetLeaf #MaheedharsPlanetLeaf #Hinduism #Sanatanadharmam #Bhakti #History #RealFacts #Maheedhar #Facts #Mysteries #historical #trending #bharatavarsha #unknownfacts #ancientscience
