Harshnath

Harshnath
Harshnath Location of Harshnath temple in Rajasthan Harshnath Location of Harshnath temple in Rajasthan
Name
Other names	हर्षनाथ्
Geography
Coordinates	27°30′00″N 75°10′21″E / 27.499914°N 75.172443°ECoordinates: 27°30′00″N 75°10′21″E / 27.499914°N 75.172443°E
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District	Sikar
Location	Harshnath
Elevation	900 m (2,953 ft)
Culture
Primary deity	Lord Shiva

Harshnath is an old Hindu temple situated in the Sikar district of the Indian state Rajasthan. It is 14 km from district headquarters Sikar.^[1]

History

Harshnath, outer view

This Shiv temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of Chahamana king Vigraharaja. It is surrounded by various shrines which lie in ruins.^[2]

The original temple was later destroyed by Mugal Emperor Aurangjeb in 1679 AD. In 1718 AD, Rao Shivsingh made a new temple adjacent to the old temple using the ruins of the old temple.

Architecture

Harshnath Temple pillars

The temple & its surrounding shrines are now in ruins. The main temple faces east. Its pillars are profusely carved. On the inside west wall is carved a figure of standing Parvati [labelled Vikata] in panchagnitap along with her female attendants.1500 bc

old stone work [2]

References

1. "Districts of Rajasthan, Sikar District". www.rajasthandirect.com. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
2. "Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur circle". Archaeological survey of India. Retrieved 6 September 2014.

External links

• Media related to Harshnath at Wikimedia Commons