Ancient Lord Shiv Temple Base Discovered in Nanded District

In Hottal village, Nanded district, conservation efforts led to the discovery of a Lord Shiv temple base. The site, known for its Chalukyan-era temples, revealed stone inscriptions from 1070 AD and various construction materials. A substantial number of bricks were found, suggesting their use in temple construction.

In a striking archaeological find, the base of an ancient Lord Shiv temple has been unearthed in Hottal village, Nanded district during ongoing conservation work, an official revealed. The site, rich with Chalukyan-era temples, features intricate sculptures and has now provided deeper insights into its historic legacy.

'Excavations comprising four trenches have exposed the foundational structure of a Lord Shiv temple, complete with a Shivling,' stated Amol Gote, the Nanded division head of the state Archaeology Department. 'Additionally, a significant number of bricks were discovered, indicating their historical use in the temple's construction.'

This remarkable find complements three stone inscriptions mentioning donor contributions to these temples dating back to around 1070 AD, underscoring the area's importance as the former capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas.

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