Dobra Mahadev Temple
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| Dobra Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
डोबरा महादेव मन्दिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bundi |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festival | Ashtami of Shravana, Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Dobra Mahadev Temple | |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Hindu architecture |
| Established | 1400 AD |
Dobra Mahadev Temple (Hindi: डोबरा महादेव मन्दिर, romanized: Dobara Mahaadev Mandir) is a Hindi temple located in Bundi, a town in Rajasthan, India. Dedicated to Shiva, it holds great cultural importance for the local community and attracts thousands of visitors.[1]
The temple of Dobra Mahadev is situated in a pass of hills in Aravalli Range near Taragarh Fort, Bundi, covered by the dense forests of the Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the closest village, Dalelpura. It is said to have been established 700 years ago during India's medieval period. It was named after the stepwell present inside, called a dabra, supposedly filled with holy water gathered from 24 other temples.[1][2]
The temple is built in the Hindu architectural style. Apart from the idol of Panchamukha Mahadeva, idols of Charbhujanath and Balaji can also be found inside, said to be between 500 and 600 years old. The idol of Balaji is supposedly made from cow dung. There is also a living samadhi of a saint here.[1][specify]