Galateshwar Taluka · Gujarat
Galteswar Temple
A 12th-century Shiva temple at the meeting of the Galti and Mahi rivers near Dakor in Kheda district, Gujarat.
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Gujarat · Temple listing
Shiva Temple, Bavka
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Shiva temple at Bavka stands on a knoll near Hirlav lake, between Bavka and Chandavada villages, about 14 km from Dahod in Gujarat. It dates from around the 12th or 13th century and was built in the reign of Bhima II, the last major ruler of the Chaulukya dynasty. The temple is an example of Maru-Gurjara architecture and was laid out as a panchayatana complex, a main shrine with four subsidiary shrines around it.
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Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Shiva Temple, Bavka
Dahod Taluka, Gujarat
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
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