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Harshnath Temple

Sikar, Rajasthan · 27.4996°, 75.1722°

Shiva (as Harsha)Chahamana
Sacred since
956 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
956 CE (Chahamana)
Chahamana

History & significance

A hilltop Shaiva temple on Harshagiri about 14 km from Sikar, finished in 956 CE under the Chahamana king Vigraharaja I and endowed by the Pashupata teacher Allata from donated funds. A 973 CE inscription describes the hill as Shiva's earthly counterpart to Mount Kailasa, and the shrine drew gifts from merchants working the regional trade routes.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chahamana