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Pashupatinath Temple, Mandsaur
पशुपतिनाथ मंदिर
Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
Idol 5th-6th century CE, Temple modernNagaraHindu (Shaiva)state-protectedAI Compiled
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The Pashupatinath Temple in Mandsaur is famous for its unique eight-faced (Ashtamukhi) Shiva Linga, which emerged from the Shivna River. It is one of the most prominent Shiva shrines in Central India.
The eight faces on the massive stone linga represent different aspects of Shiva (Bhava, Sharva, Rudra, Pashupati, Ugra, Mahan, Bhima, and Ishana). The idol exhibits classical Gupta-era sculptural features and is considered a masterpiece of ancient Indian art.