Kakanmath temple, Sihoniya

Sihoniya, India

Also known as: ककनमठకాకన్మఠ్

The Kakanmath temple, sometimes referred to as the Kokanpur Matha temple or Sihoniya Shiva temple, is an early 11th-century five-temples complex of which only the main one has survived in a ruined, shell form. The site is notable for the profuse and elegant Hindu artwork found in its ruins. The main — Photo: Ms Sarah Welch via Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Kakanmaṭh is a ruined 11th century Shiva temple located at Sihoniya in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by the Kachchhapaghata ruler Kirttiraja. Only a part of the original temple complex now survives. Some of the sculptures from the site are now located at Gwalior.[2]

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Key facts

Presiding deity	Shiva[1]
Heritage listing	Monument of National Importance[1]
Location	Sihoniya, India
Status	Active

Sources

Wikidata Q27914560 — Wikidata
Kakanmath - Wikipedia — Wikipedia