Harsh Bholenath Temple

Harshnath is a historical temple located near Sikar district in the state of Rajasthan . Near Harshagiri village there is a hill called Harshagiri, which is 3,000 feet high and has ruins of ancient temples more than 900 years old. In these temples an inscription on a black stone has been found, which begins with Shivavasti and which is written in the form of mythology. The article describes Harshgiri and the temple and it is said that the work of construction of the temple started on Ashadh Shukla Trayodashi, Monday 1030 Vikram Samvat (956 AD) [[beginning with 1030 Vikram Samvat (973 AD) in the time of Vigraraj Chauhan. ) was completed. This article is in Sanskrit and it was written by a poet named Ramchandra. Many beautiful artistic sculptures and pillars have been found in the ruins of the temple, most of which are preserved in the museum of Sikar. ShivaThis temple of Harshnath is situated on Harshagiri and is built in Mahameru style. According to an inscription of Vikram Samvat 1030 (973 AD), this temple was built by a Shaivite saint Bhavarakta during the reign of Chauhan ruler Vigraharaj I. The temple also has a separate river mandapa with a sanctum sanctorum, antarala, a color mandapa with classrooms and an ardhamandapa. In its original state this temple was complete with a spire which is now ruined. Even in the present ruined state, this temple is notable for its architectural features and exquisite craftsmanship of the ornamental scenery in the form of dancers, musicians, warriors and Kirtimukh along with the idols of gods and goddesses. The second temple, situated on a high adhishthan attached to this temple, is of late medieval, and is dedicated to Shiva. Another temple situated at a distance is dedicated to Bhairav. . . . #oricalphotography #photography #oldtemple #harshvelly #harshmountain #bholenath🙏