Markanda Mahadev Temple
Markanda Dev is the historical and Tourist place which is situated in Gadchiroli District in Chamorshi Taluka situated on the bank of the Wainganga river. Markanda is finest traditions of sculptural and architectural art of the Vidarbha region. Also, the surrounding landscape of small hillocks and the river flowing below have made Markandi a pleasing tourist attraction.
This temple is spread across in 40 acres of land. Markandadeo village is a popular place of God ‘Shiva’ and is grandeur for
religious people not only in Maharashtra but also everywhere in India.It has an undoubtedly spiritual character with no less than 24 temples in its vicinity, including the Markanda temple. The temples reflect the architectural style of Khajuraho, although no inscriptions exist to indicate their exact age...
The courtyard of temple is world popular for lady images. The ladies here are engrossed in the action of dance. There are also stories of Ramayana, Mahabharata in the internal part of the temple. The experts say that the total images counted so far are said to be 409. We can not understand its matchless glory and art of Vidarbha unless we see it.
A great fair is held here on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
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