Kukkaramath

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Description

Kukurramath temple or RanmukteshwarTemple is one of the few complete Kalachuri period temples in Dindori district. This temple presents the art of Kalachuri period even today, this temple is known as a major place of faith throughout the district. The folk tales associated with this temple make the temple very special. It is believed that this temple is situated on the tomb of a devoted dog, according to the legend related to this temple, it is believed that the construction of this temple is related to a banjara who built this temple over the tomb of his devoted dog. As the dog is known by the name Kukur, hence this temple is called by the name Kukurra Math. Some scholars are of the opinion that this temple was built by the then Shankaracharya with the help of the Kalachuri king Kokalyadev to get rid of the Guru's debt, that is why this temple is known by another name, Rarnamukteshwar. If some ancient literature is to be believed, then this temple has been described as a Jain temple, but if we look at the architecture of this temple and its sanctum, then it seems more like a Shiva temple. This temple is built on a high platform and it has been built using stones found nearby. A large number of temple architectural remains have also been kept in the courtyard of the temple, from which it can be said that there were probably more temples etc. The stone with which this temple is built is easily eroded, which is why a huge part of this temple has been eroded to a great extent. To enter the temple, stairs have been constructed in the east direction and it is built on a huge square platform. Above the sanctum sanctorum of this temple is a curved spire. All around this temple, niches and chaitya glass have been constructed, in which statues must have been there at one time, in some even the statues are visible even today. The remains of many temples are scattered in the courtyard of this temple, which proves that many other temples were also built here, the remains of another temple have been found at a distance of about 100 meters to the right of the temple premises, which supports this statement. provide truth. At present, only a few remains of this temple are visible, which are buried in the soil.

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Approach

•  By Air : Jabalpur
•  By Bus : Jabalpur
•  By Train : Mandla

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Notification

Preliminary	Pre PDF	Final	Final PDF
CP No. 70, dt. 4/9/1909		C-72/AB-358, 4/4/1925

Location

Locality	Tehsil	District	State
Kukkaramath	Dindori	Dindori	M.P.