Shiv Tandav Temple of Mahoba

Getting there

• By air

  Khajuraho airport in Madhya Pradesh is the nearest airport to Mahoba, 56 km away.

• By train

  Trains connect Mahoba with Jhansi, Banda and Khajuraho.

• By road

  Mahoba is well connected by road, and the town is also linked by railways and state highways.

Why devotees come here

The Shiv Tandav Temple stands in Mahoba town in Uttar Pradesh, close to the district Collectorate. Its main image is a rare statue of Shiva in the dancing pose, carved from block granite.

The temple's main image is a statue of Shiva in the dancing pose. The district government calls it a rare statue, carved from block granite. The temple stands near the Mahoba Collectorate, in Mahoba town.

Mahoba is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the Bundelkhand region. The town is associated with the Chandela kings, who ruled Bundelkhand between the 9th and 12th centuries. The district is also known as Alha-Udal Nagari. The name Mahoba is said to come from Mahotsav Nagar, the city of great festivals. Mahoba is known for its closeness to Khajuraho, Charkhari, Kulpahar, Kalinjar, Orchha and Jhansi.

Its main fair, Kajli Mela, is held every year 3 days after Raksha Bandhan. Legend says the warriors Aalha and Udal were born near Mahoba and raised under King Parmar. Legend also says they defended the city against Prithviraj Chauhan. The fair is linked with their story, and the district government lists the temple among the tourist places of Mahoba.

Festivals

• 3 days after Raksha BandhanKajli Mela

  Mahoba's main fair. The district government lists Shiv Tandav among the places connected with it.

Tips for your visit

• The temple's Hindi name is शिव तांडव मंदिर महोबा.
• The district lists Kirat Sagar, Shiv Tandav and Haveli Darvaja as places of the Kajli Mela.
• Kajli Mela falls in the month of Saavan, when the town is busy with preparations.

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