Siddhanath Temple
सिद्धनाथ मंदिर
A Shiva temple site from the 11th-century Paramara dynasty on the island's hilltop terrace, its base ringed with a row of elephant carvings.
Siddhanath (also known as Siddheshwar) Temple is the most important monument on Mandhata Island. Built around the 10th–11th centuries under the Paramara dynasty, its superstructure has since been destroyed, leaving a raised platform, stone pillared porches and a row of elephant carvings encircling the base. It is a representative example of early temple sculpture in Madhya Pradesh. The site lies on a terrace in the eastern part of the island, a 20–30 minute uphill walk from the main temple, and it is also on the parikrama route. Entry is free, with no fixed opening hours. There is little shade nearby, so visit early or late in the day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mandhata Island Parikrama
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Statue of Oneness (Ekatma Dham)
- Narmada Ghats & Boat Ride
- Omkareshwar Palace (Raja Mandhata Palace)
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Omkareshwar Dam
- Gauri Somnath Temple