While coming back from Bhimbetka, the archeological site of ancient caves, we visited the famous Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, popularly known as Bhojpur temple.

Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple
Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple © Ujan Ghosh

We somehow managed to reach before it got closed around 6 in the evening. It is supposed to have been built in the 11th century and certainly a incomplete one. But still it was completed enough to house a gigantic Shiva Linga, almost 2.5 meter high, placed on large square pedestal. Seemed rather tight in the garbha griha. Pooja and other rituals are still continuing.

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