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Galteshwar Temple
Galteshwar Temple
Nagara12th centuryShiva
The Galteshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located at Sarnal village near Dakor in Kheda district, Gujarat, India. The 12th century temple is unique in its style and of its period because it is built in central Indian Malwa style, bhumija, without influence of Paramara architecture and with influence of Gujarati Chaulukya architecture. It has a square garbhagriha (shrine proper) as well as octagonal mandapa (dancing hall).
Art & Architecture
- Octagonal mandapa — unusual for its period and region
- Central Indian Bhumija superstructure built without Paramara influence
- Square garbhagriha paired with a dancing hall
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Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as “Temple of Galteshwar”, Sarnal, Kheda district.