| VIRATESHWAR TEMPLE |
There is a
Virateshwar temple of Lord Shiv in Sohagpur Vanganga. Kalchuri King
Maharaja Yuvraj Deva had got it built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. to
present it to the Acharya of Golkaki Math. Many Archaeologists consider
this temple as the temple of Karn Deva. When you reach the campus of
this 70 feet hight temple you will find this beautiful example of Kalchuri
Age architecture. When you ascend the five steps of the terrace of this
temple, you will find Nandi and Lion as if welcoming you. The
statue of Mahavir, Shiv and Parvati in dancing posture, the
statue of Saraswati, Ganesh, Vishnu, Nrisingh, Vyal,
beautiful young woman taking out a thorn, fighting men, Lord Krishna playing
flute, beautiful erotic postures related to Kamsutra, Vinavadini, Ardhnarishwar
will fascinate you. Having the statues of AgniDevata, Panchlokpal, Batuk
Bhairav, Amrut Bhairav, Nag Couple etc. this temple is the beauty of District.