Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple

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Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple
श्री रेनुकेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर
Hindu God Shiva Temple.jpg
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
Deity Renukeshwar Mahadev
FestivalsShravan, shivratri
Location
Location Renukoot, Sonbhadra
State Uttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple
Geographic coordinates 24°12′45″N83°2′17″E / 24.21250°N 83.03806°E / 24.21250; 83.03806
Architecture
Typecopy of Khajuraho
CreatorBirala Family
Completed1972
Website
http://sonbhadra.nic.in

Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Renukoot in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located adjoining the Rihand River which is also called Renu River, from where this temple got its name. The temple is dedicated to Mahadev or Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Birla Group in the year 1972.

Attractions

The main entrance features a carving that presents Sun god on the chariot. The second gate presents stone carvings of elephants at either side. The temple grounds include garden fountains.

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