The Pataleshwar temple located at Malhar which considered being one of the ancient most sites in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. On the other hand, Nohaleshwar Temple is situated in Nohta of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. Both of these monuments are dedicated to lord Shiva and were built under the supervision of the mighty Kalachuri kings. The Pataleshwar temple (10th – 11th century CE) however is in ruined condition but it seems to be a masterpiece of the past. The vivid art motives, sculptures and other architectural details are outstanding. This particular temple belongs to the King Jajalladeva II. Nohaleshwar temple is one of the celebrated ancient temples in Damoh district and was promoted by queen Nohla of Kalachuri King Yuvraja-deva I. Krishna Deva, one of the celebrated art historians dated this structure between 950 CE – 960 CE however he is silent on its founder as there is no epigraphical evidence for the same. Both of these temples carry some exceptional architectural and sculptural attributes which are significant to understanding the whole temple-making activities under the influence of the great Kalachuri dynasty. These temples not just only attract tourists, but also raise so many vital questions among historians. Like – What are the similarities and dissimilarities between these two structures? Are these temples carrying one standard unique style or following the traditional temple-making format etc? Apart from these queries, this paper intends to focus on how the socio-religious background of Malhar and Nohta changed the course of temple-making activity under Kalachuris.

Authors:
Sanjukta De, University of Calcutta, India

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Sanjukta De is a University Doctoral Student at University of Calcutta in India. She has done her Graduation, Masters, B.Ed, M.Phil from University of Calcutta. She have participated in many National and International Conferences.

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