Ruined Bhagwan Shiv Temple, also known as Lakheshwara temple at Kera village of Kutch district, Gujarat, BHARAT (India) 🚩

Built by #LakhoPhulani in probably 10th century ⚒

LOCATION:
Bhuj is the nearest rail head with two express trains, the Bhuj Express and the Kutch Express operating between Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Bhuj is also the airport which connects to Mumbai. It is well connected by road through various cities in the state and is at a distance of about 22 kilometres (14 mi) to the south of Bhuj. 🛫🚗🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

HISTORY:
The Shiva temple of Kera is dated to the later part of the 10th Century (9th to 11th century is also mentioned), built during the reign of the Chaulukya dynasty (Solankis). Close to this temple, there is the Fort of Kapilkot, which is also in a dilapidated condition. The temple is ascribed to Ra Lakha Phulani who was ruling his capital at Kapilkot. In the 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake, the temple was substantially damaged, leaving only the main spire and inner sanctum in a good condition. It was again damaged to some extent during the Bhuj earthquake.

PC- Mehul Joshi Ji
Music: Carol of the Bells/ Quincas Moreira /Classical/ Dramatic

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