title: Harshnath Temple
text: # Harshnath Temple
  
  Harshnath Temple (Sanskrit: हर्षनाथ् Harṣanātha) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is situated in the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 14 km from district headquarters Sikar.
  
  ## History
  
  This Shiva temple, according to an inscription dated 973 CE, was built by the Shiv ascetic Bhavarakta, during the reign of Chahamana king Vigraharaja I. It is surrounded by various shrines which lie in ruins.
  
  In 1718 Rao Shivsingh constructed a new temple adjacent to the old temple using the ruins of the old temple.
  
  Exactly same type of temple also situated at Harsh Village, Bilara Harsh Deval Temple, Dist Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Harsh Deval Temple at Bilara was also built in 10th century.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The temple and its surrounding shrines are now in ruins. The main temple faces east. Its pillars are intricately carved. On the inside west wall is carved a figure of standing Parvati [labelled Vikata] in panchagnitap along with her female attendants.
  
  * Outer view
  * Temple View from Sunset Point
  * Destroyed section
  * Sculptures
  * Broken pieces
  * Sculptures
  * Sculptures
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  * Sculptures
  * Nandi sculpture
  * Pillar
  * Pillar
  * Pillar
  * Information board
  * Information board
  * View from top
  * View from top
  * Sculpture of a musician playing an eka-tantri vina.
  * Sculpture of musicians playing eka-tantri vina, flute and drum
  * Musicians, an attendant ace a seated figure, possibly a nobleman
  * Sculpture showing musicians and a couple
  