Galteshwar Temple

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple
General view of the temple from northeast corner
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShiva
Location
LocationSarnal village near Dakor, Kheda district, Gujarat
Galteshwar Temple is located in Gujarat
Galteshwar Temple
Location in Gujarat
Geographic coordinates22°47′06″N 73°16′39″E / 22.7850416°N 73.2774858°E / 22.7850416; 73.2774858
Architecture
TypeMāru-Gurjara architecture with Malwa influence
Completed12th century (Chaulukya period)
Temple(s)1

The Galteshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located at Sarnal village near Dakor in Kheda district, Gujarat, India. The 12th century temple is unique in its style and of its period because it is built in central Indian Malwa style, bhumija, without influence of Paramara architecture and with influence of Gujarati Chaulukya architecture. It has a square garbhagriha (shrine proper) as well as octagonal mandapa (dancing hall).