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Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage
LOCATION: Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage (23 km from Gwalior and 42 km from Morena).
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September to December or you can travel any time throughout year.
Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage
About Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage
Nareshwar is a chain of Shiva temples located about 30 km from Gwalior and about 50 km from Morena. Although the way to come here is not yet right. But these temples are believed to have been built in the 3rd to 7th centuries. It is not yet completely clear whether these were made in the Gupta period or in the Gurjar Pratihara period. There are ponds near the Nareshwar temple. That’s why Shiva temples were built here by cutting the rocks under them. Means Jal Lok was converted into Shivdham. During the rainy season, the water of the spring falling due to the ponds comes out after touching the Shivling. In such a situation, the view here becomes very attractive.
Historical religious place Nareshwar is located in the forests of Rithora area, 50 km away from Morena, on the border of Gwalior and Bhind. The area is so remote that there is no way to reach it. After walking about three kilometers through bumpy roads, this place is situated in the mountains surrounded by forests. The construction of the temples here is believed to be from the third to the fifth century (Gupta period), but their magnificence developed during the Pratihara period of the ninth century.
This is special in Nareshwar
At present, there is a series of 23 temples here, in which one temple is of Harsiddhi Mata, in the rest of the temples Shivling is enshrined. Apart from 23 temples, 20 to 25 temples are lying scattered in the form of stones in ruins. The construction of the temples here is square, which is not seen anywhere in the country. The main Shivling of the Nareshwar temple is also square.
A wonderful view of drainage and conservation is seen at this place full of surprises. There are two ponds behind the temples on the top of the hill, which get filled to the brim in the rains. The water of these ponds has been taken out from the top, middle and bottom of the temple in such a way that till date there was no harm to the temples. Jalabhishek of the main Shivling is also done automatically with this water. When the ponds are full in the rainy season, then the consecration of Shivling takes place naturally.
The remains of the temple coming out of the piles of stones
Before starting the restoration work here by the ASI, the sunken stone piles were reconstructed. Many parts of the temples built here emerged from these piles. Some temples have been re-erected by adding these parts. One of these is also the Hanuman temple. Apart from the Hanuman temple in this group of temples, there is also a Durga temple, which is built on a different height.
History
Nareshwar temples, can be aptly described as this equation. Built in around 8th century AD, this cluster of temples, a gem of a location to visit all year round. It is just a 4-5 km from the airport, near the Mawai Dam, hidden in a ridge in the rocky hills. It seems to be a cousin of our favorite temple cluster, Bateshwar, with very similar style, patronage and size.
The ride to Nareshwar, was a an idea which Dr. Yogesh Yadav gave us. He recommended this destination and billed it as a top tourist for Gwalior. I was a bit skeptical at first, but now, after having seen it, I think he was right.
You can check out the Nareshwar and the route conditions in the pictures. I will add more historical information about it in this post as soon as I do some more research.
How to reach (Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage:
From Morena via Noorabad town one can reach Rithora and from Rithora Nareshwar can be reached. Similarly, one can reach here from Gwalior via Malanpur. Vehicles have to be dropped about three km before the temple and Nareshwar’s temples can be reached on foot.
By Road: Hire a cab so you explore all places like Nareshwar Shiva Temples - A Ruined Heritage (23 km from Gwalior and 42 km from Morena). Chausath Yogini Temple, Garhi Padavali Temple, Kakanmath Temple, Bateshwar group of temples.
Bateshwar group of temples Morena (200 Temple) (33 km from Gwalior and 5 km away from Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli and 1 km away from Garhi Padavali Temple).
By Train: Gwalior station which is around 23 kms.
By Air: Gwalior airport which is around 12 kms.
Places to explore near Gwalior city
Ancient Temples and historical gems near Gwalior city
Gwalior Fort
Shri Sahastrabahu Vishnu Mandir (7 km away from Gwalior city), Teli Ka Mandir, Man Mandir Palace Gwalior. Sun Temple, Gopachal Parvat, Samadhi of Rani Lakshmi Bai.
Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli ( 35km from Gwalior).
Garhi Padavali Temple - Morena (32 km from Gwalior and 4 km away from Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli).
Bateshwar group of temples Morena (200 Temple) (33 km from Gwalior and 5 km away from Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli and 1 km away from Garhi Padavali Temple).
Kakanmath Temple (58 km from Gwalior and 23 km away from Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli and 26 km away from Garhi Padavali Temple and 27 km away from Bateshwar group of temples Morena).
Nareshwar Shiva Temples (23 km from Gwalior and about 42 km from Morena).
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