Ancient Shiv Temple, Nagra

Discovered at the village of Shenda in Gondia by archaeologist Dr. Manohar Naranje belonging to the Eastern Vidarbha back in the year 2012- Nagra Shiv Temple dates back its existence to the late 15th Century. Styled in Hemadpanthi, this temple is believed to have inherited the name from Lord Nagraj.

A craftsmanship of sheer brilliance, Nagra Shiv Temple consists of 16 pillars sans joints and is home to several other temples of Lord Hanuman, Goddess Parvati and sundry. Beautifully structured with bricks, Nagra Shiv Temple houses the celebrated Shiva lingam made of pure graphite. According to the archaeologist, the Shiv Temple is said to have been the property of the Wakatak reining the land some 1500 years back.

The staunch believer of Shiva sect- Wakataks crafted the 52 cm Shiva Lingam in an obscure yellow stone of graphite on a 34 cm platform. The Brahmasutra inscribed temple shelters a 75 cm vintage well within its complex that is encompassed with eastern rings.