Even though Silaharas were Jain kings, they built and renovated various Hindu temples, thus depicting their respect and love for all religions.
The entire temple is divided into four parts Swargamandapa, Sabhamandapa,Antaral kaksha and Garbha gruha.
Separate Actor-Pendal also called swarga mandap, hall, old pillars, carvings of gods & male and female artists in various poses are attractive.
Inside there is a statue of Vishnu( Dhopeshwar) and Shivling " Kopeshwar " facing north.
Separate Actor-Pendal, hall, old pillars, carvings of gods and male-female artists in various poses are attractive.
It is believed that Daksha, who did not like his youngest daughter Sati marrying Shiva, conducted a Yagna to which he did not invite the couple.
Unable to bear any further insults, Sati jumped in the fire of Yagna and self-immolated.
The present temple was built by Shilahara kings who were native to Maharashtra.
The only Devanagari inscription in Sanskrit language is by Singhan-II and is located on the outer wall near South entrance of the temple.
In the center, people can see the Shiva Kopeshwar shivling situated in the Garbh Gruha & towards the right hand side wall the carved idol of Vishnu is visible.
A stone pedestal mounted east of the temple's southern door has a carved inscription in Sanskrit, written in Devnagari script .
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