Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple

Coordinates: 24°12′45″N 83°2′17″E / 24.21250°N 83.03806°E / 24.21250; 83.03806
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Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple
श्री रेनुकेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityRenukeshwar Mahadev
FestivalsShravan, shivratri
Location
LocationRenukoot, Sonbhadra
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates24°12′45″N 83°2′17″E / 24.21250°N 83.03806°E / 24.21250; 83.03806
Architecture
Typecopy of Khajuraho
CreatorBirala Family
Completed1972
Website
http://sonbhadra.nic.in

Renukeshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Renukoot in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located adjoining the Rihand River which is also called Renu River, from where this temple got its name. The temple is dedicated to Mahadev or Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Birla Group in the year 1972.

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The main entrance features a carving that presents Sun god on the chariot. The second gate presents stone carvings of elephants at either side. The temple grounds include garden fountains.

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