Madwa Mahal Temple
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| Madwa Mahal Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
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| Location | Chhattisgarh |
 Interactive map of Madwa Mahal Temple | |
Madwa Mahal Temple is a temple in Chhattisgarh. It is located about a kilometer away from the Bhoramdeo Temple. It is dedicated to Shiva. It is a state protected monument.
According to an inscription within the mandapa, the temple is dated to 1349 CE.
Etymology
The original name of this temple has been lost. It is generally known as Madwa Mahal, also spelt Marwa Mahal or Mandava Mahal. This is derived from a corrupt form of mandapa, which refers to the pillared hall. The other name for the temple is Dulha Rao Temple. The word dulha means bridegroom. This alludes to the fact that the pillared hall of the temple was used for weddings. Both these names have been given by the Gond locals.[1]
