Harshnath Templeहर्षनाथ मंदिर
A ruined 10th-century Chauhan Shiva temple on the hilltop above Sikar, among wind turbines.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSikar, Rajasthan
Shekhawati
Shekhawati
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height900 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyHarsh village, Sikar
EntryFree · ASI · road to the top
About Harshnath Temple
A 10th-century Shiva temple on the summit of Harsh hill, built around 973 under the Chauhans of Sakambhari and now in ruins, its finest carvings moved to the Sikar museum but plenty left on the ground. A newer Shiva temple stands beside it and wind turbines line the ridge. The road up from Jeenmata is steep and narrow and the view takes in most of Sikar district.
What to see and do
- Carved ruins of the 973 temple
- The working Shiva temple beside it
- Wind turbines along the ridge
- Views over Sikar and Shekhawati
Part of Aravalli.
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