Kansua Mahadevकंसुआ महादेव
A living Shiva temple with one of the oldest dated inscriptions in Rajasthan, 738 CE.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKota, Rajasthan
Hadoti
Hadoti
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyKota, Kota Junction
EntryFree
About Kansua Mahadev
A Shiva temple on the edge of Kota with an inscription dated 738 CE naming a Maurya ruler Dhavala, one of the oldest dated records in Rajasthan. Local tradition makes the site the ashram of the sage Kanva. The temple has been rebuilt, but the sculpture and the thousand-linga stone are early, and it stays a quiet neighbourhood shrine.
What to see and do
- The 738 CE inscription
- Thousand-linga stone and early sculpture
- The Kanva ashram tradition
- A neighbourhood temple, not a tourist stop
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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