Kakanmath Temple
ककनमठ मंदिर
The surviving tower of an 11th-century Shiva temple, built of stones laid without mortar. Standing about 30 m tall, it looks as though it could collapse at any moment, yet it has endured for nearly a thousand years.
Kakanmath Temple was built in the 11th century by King Kirtiraja of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty. It was once a large Shiva temple. Today the outer structures have collapsed, leaving only the main tower, about 30 m high. Its stones are stacked without mortar, so it looks as though it could fall at any time, yet it has survived to the present. Local legend says it was built by ghosts and spirits in a single night. It lies near Singhonia in Morena District, about 60 km from Gwalior. The roads are only average, but it suits visitors interested in ancient architecture.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli
- Garhi Padavali
- Bateshwar Hindu Temples
- Sun Temple Gwalior
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
- Tomb of Tansen & Mohammad Ghaus
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Man Mandir Palace