Papnash Shiva Temple

Papnash Shiva Temple
ಪಾಪನಾಶ ಶಿವ ದೇವಾಲಯ
Papnash Shiva Temple
Papnash Shiva Temple is located in Karnataka
Papnash Shiva Temple
Location in Bidar district
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBidar
DeityShiva
FestivalMaha Shivratri
Governing bodyGovernment of Karnataka
Location
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
Coordinates17°55′43″N 77°29′30″E / 17.9286°N 77.4918°E / 17.9286; 77.4918
Architecture
TypeChalukyan with later Bahmani influences
Completed12th century
Website
District Tourism Listing

Papnash Shiva Temple (also transliterated as Papnash; ಪಾಪನಾಶ ಶಿವ ದೇವಾಲಯ) is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bidar, Karnataka, India. The temple is recognized for its historical significance and blend of architectural styles.

History

The temple's origins date to the Kalyana Chalukya period (12th century), as documented in the Karnataka District Gazetteer: Bidar.[1] It underwent modifications during the Bahmani Sultanate era, evident in its blended architectural features.[2]

Architecture

The temple complex features:

  • A trikuta (three-shrine) layout characteristic of Chalukyan design[1]
  • Later additions including local/regional-style arches and motifs[3]
  • An ancient stepped tank (kalyani) still in ritual use[4]

Festivals

The temple is renowned for its Maha Shivaratri celebrations:

  • Over 25,000 devotees attended in 2023, performing synchronized prayers called the "Papnash Pose"[5]
  • Unique rituals were documented by ETV Bharat in 2020[6]

Conservation

Recent initiatives include:

  • A 2022 cleanliness drive by district administration[7]
  • ₹12.42 crore funding under the PRASHAD scheme in 2023[8]
  • Additional ₹5 crore announced in 2024 for water facilities[9]

Environmental concerns

In 2023, reports emerged about pollution in the temple lake:[10]

  • Local residents reported wildlife deaths
  • Karnataka Pollution Control Board initiated water testing

References

  1. 1 2 "Chapter 17: Temples and Monuments". Karnataka District Gazetteer: Bidar (PDF). Government of Karnataka. 1980. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  2. ↑ Michell, George (2002). Temples of Karnataka. Oxford University Press. p. 112.
  3. ↑ "The forgotten history of Paapnaash Temple". The Hindu. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  4. ↑ "Bidar City Tour". Bidar Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  5. ↑ "ಮಹಾಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿಂದ್ರೆಂದು ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತರ ಆರಾಧನೆ" [Devotees Offer Prayers at Papnash Temple on Maha Shivaratri]. Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  6. ↑ "ಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿ ಸ್ಪೆಷಲ್: ಬೀದರ ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪೂಜೆ" [Shivaratri Special: Unique Ritual at Bidar's Papnash Temple]. ETV Bharat (in Kannada). 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  7. ↑ "Cleaning drive at Basavakalyan fort, Paapnaash Temple". The Hindu. 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  8. ↑ "Development of Pilgrimage Destinations under PRASHAD Scheme". Press Information Bureau. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  9. ↑ "5 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂಪಾಯಿಗಳಿಂದ ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ" [₹5 Crore for Papanasha Temple Development]. Asianet News Kannada (in Kannada). 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  10. ↑ "ಪಾಪನಾಶ ದೇವಾಲಯದ ಸರೋವರ ಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ" [Pollution at Papnash Temple Lake]. TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
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