Kansua Dham (Kota)

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Introduction to Kansua Temple Kota:
If you visit Kota, you shall be amazed by its scenic beauty. Kota is also famous for its religious places which comprises of temples and other places of worship. Of all the Temples in Kota, Kansua Temple, Kota deserves special mention. It is a great site for Shaivaite pilgrim tour.
History of Kansua Temple:
The Temples in Kota were conquered by the Hada chieftain Rao Deva. But during the reign of Jahangir, who had been a deep admirer of architectural works, paintings and other art forms, these temples were gifted to the Mughals by Madho Rao, the son of Rao Deva. Since the city of Kota is replete with abundant quantity of stone idols of various shapes and forms, gold stained glass works on the walls of the temples, silver mirror works embellishing the beauty and marvelous wall paintings, Jahangir accepted the ownership of Kota quite gladly.
Description of Kansua Temple:
The Shiva Lingam that presides over the Kansua Temple, Kota, Rajasthan is indeed a spectacular manifestation of human imagination. It is not a normal Shiva Lingam with one head; but it is a magnificent four headed Shiva Lingam carved out from stone. Said to be endowed with enormous celestial power, a visit to this Shiva Temple is said to be a golden achievement for any pilgrim.