Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple

Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple located at Asoda village in Vijapur Taluka, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. It is locally known as Vaijnath Mahadev temple. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.^[1] The temple is built in the 12th century. It consists of a sanctum; mandapa and torana, a porch.

Jasmalnathji Mahadev Temple
General view of the temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Shiva
Location
Location	Asoda village near Vijapur, Mehsana district, Gujarat
Location in Gujarat
Geographic coordinates	23.583412°N 72.590233°E / 23.583412; 72.590233
Architecture
Type	Māru-Gurjara architecture with Malwa influence
Completed	12th century (Chaulukya period)
Temple	5

History

The temple is built in the 12th century during the reign of the Chaulukya ruler Jayasimha Siddharaja.^[2] The temple is Monument of National Importance protected and maintained by Archeological Survey of India.^[3]

Architecture

Jasmalnathji Mahadev temple is a rare example of panchayatana (five-shrine) temple of the era. The four corner shrines are ruined but the central temple has survived except its samvarana roof. In elevation and plan, it is similar to the temple at Sander but larger. The lateral sides of the staircase is carved with mouldings and statues. The mandapa's chatuski is decorated in vandanmalika type, similar to Rudra Mahalaya temple. The torana, a porch, of the temple is similar to that of Vadnagar and Limboji Mata temple in Delmal.^[2]