Kiradu temples
The Kiradu temples are a group of ruined Hindu temples located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, India. Kiradu town is located in the Thar desert, about 35 km from Barmer and 157 km from Jaisalmer.
| Kiradu Temples | |
|---|---|
Shiva temple at Kiradu, another behind | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Barmer |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Barmer |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
Location in Barmer Rajasthan Kiradu temples (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25.7528°N 71.0977°E |
| Temple(s) | 5 |
The ruins of at least five temples exist at Kiradu. Of these, the Someshvara temple, dedicated to Shiva, is the best-preserved structure. Epigraphic evidence suggests that the temples were constructed during the 11-12th century by the vassals of the Chalukya (Solanki) monarchs.
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