Maharashtra · West
Kopeshwar Temple, Khidrapur
Otherc. 1109–1178 CEShiva
Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. This temple is in Maharashtra It is also accessible from Sangli as well. It was built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandaraditya between 1109 and 1178 CE. It is to the east of Kolhapur, ancient & artistic on the bank of the Krishna river. Even though Silaharas were Jain kings, they built and renovated various Hindu temples, thus depicting their respect and love for all religions. Kopeshwar means angry Shiva .
Art & Architecture
- Swargamandapa — an open-topped vestibule hall, one of four parts with the Sabhamandapa, Antaral kaksha and Garbhagriha
- Elephant statues bearing the weight of the temple at its base
- Shilahara-period carving on the banks of the Krishna
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Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as “Kopeshwar Temple”, Khidrapur, Kolhapur district.