Deval Pati/Paschim Mukhi Devalpati Mahadev Temple Nagaur Rajasthan

There are temples built in Nagaur with different forms and names of Lord Shiva. Devalpati Mahadev Temple was built by Raja Mansingh of Jodhpur. This temple was built in Nagaur by Raja Mansingh of Jodhpur on the living tomb of Khem Bharti Baba.

The temple of Devalpati Mahadev is built here. There is a west facing Shivalinga built here. There is a statue of a horse in this temple, on top of which there is no statue of any god. There is a symbol of the sun and moon on top of the horse. It is believed that when God will be incarnated in Kaliyuga, then the form of God will be shown on this statue.

The residents here say that like this temple, there are 108 more such temples of Khem Bharti Deval Pati Mahadev built in Rajasthan. This temple is a unique blend of architectural art. Various types of paintings have been done in the temple premises. Talking about the architectural art, different types of designs have been made in the umbrella and depictions of women and gatekeepers.

Here, depictions of lions, elephants and gods and goddesses have been made on the temple. The way of building the temple is very amazing. Here on the temple it seems that a temple-like structure has been built over the temple. In the construction of this temple, the temple has been made with a mixture of Ganga Jamuna stone and Khatu stone. There are five Shivlingas built, the special thing is that the temple of Hanumanji of Akhara is built here.