Baleshwar Temple

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creator = Chand dynasty
proper_name =
date_built = 10–12 century A.D
primary_deity = Baleshwar (Shiva)
architecture = South Indian
location = Champawat Amidst the main city of Champawat is the historical "Baleshwar Temple". Built by the rulers of the Chand dynasty, Baleshwar Temple is a marvelous symbol of stone carving. There isn't any historical manuscript that dates the Baleshwar temple, however it is believed to have been built between the tenth and twelfth century A.D.

The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (who is also known as Baleshwar). There are two other temples in the compound of Baleshwar, one dedicated to Ratneshwar and other to Champawati Durga. The temple is an example of South Indian Architecture with magnificent stone carving works. Close to the Baleshwar Temple is a "Naula" (freshwater resource) which has now dried up. On the day of Mahashivratri, a very crowded fair is held in the Baleshwar Temple compound.

The exteriors of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga temples are carved with the different posters of the local deities.

Baleshwar temples at Champawat has been declared an Indian National Heritage Monument and has been looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) since 1952.

External links

* [http://www.euttaranchal.com/photo_essay/baleshwar/baleshwar_temple.php Baleshwar Temple Photo Essay]