🛕 Galteshwar Temple

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Galteshwar Temple

📜 About this temple

The Galteshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located at Sarnal village near Dakor in Kheda district, Gujarat, India. The 12th century temple is unique in its style and of its period because it is built in central Indian Malwa style, bhumija, without influence of Paramara architecture and with influence of Gujarati Chaulukya architecture. It has a square garbhagriha as well as octagonal mandapa.

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📝 Visitor Tips

  • Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
  • Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
  • Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
  • Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
  • Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.

📚 Sources

Composited from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata Q2731512 (CC0), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0), Image from Wikimedia Commons.