STATE PROTECTED MONUMENTS OF NEEMUCH

Shiva Temple No.1 Barukheda
This temple is built on a high platform in west-facing Panchaarathi plan. The temple has garbhagriha, antaral, mandap and ardhmandap. The wall of this garbh-griha sans an idol are ordinary and the vitana ( ceiling) is octagonal and a bloomed lotus is carved on it. The temple was originally built in 13th century. Its pinnacle, mandap etc were built in 16th century.
Shiva Temple No.1 Barukheda
Built in Pancharath style the west-facing temple has a garbh-griha, antaral and mahamandap. The garbha-griha is square and devoid of any idol. There are three entrance gates to the mahanandap and each gate has three artistic jambs. This temple of Bhumij style was built in 16th century.
Shiva Temple No.1 Barukheda
The east-facing temple is built in Pancharathi scheme and its garbha-griha is square. The walls of the garbha-griha are undecorated. There is one Rathika (projection) each on the southern, northern and western walls and has no idols. The ceiling is based on four pillars. The temple was built in 16th century A.D.
Bhuwara Temple, Khor
The ground plan of this east-facing temple consists of garbha-griha, a vast mandap and mukhmandap. In the remains of the temple only some portion survives in only Vedibandh, but its plan is clear. Remains of a Jain temple have been found in the cleaning of left side portion of this temple. The ground plan of the temple comprises garbha-griha. The mandap is supported by twelve pillars and mahamandap on 52 pillars. Chronologically both the temples found in the clearance of Bhuwara belong to 12th century.
Panchdeval Temple, Jeeran
This temple was built in Aulikar period ( 6th century A.D.).Originally a five-faced Shivalinga and an idol of Gauri were installed in the garbha-griha, which belong to Aulikar period on the basis of style. According to an inscription of V.S. 1202 attached to the temple , this temple was renovated in 1145 A.D. by Guhil rulers. The ground plan of the temple consists of garbha-griha, antaral and mandap. The triple-jambs gateway was built by the Guhilas. The lalat bimb( lintel piece) is also decorated. The garbha-griha is square having two Shivalingas. On the basis of style the Shivalinga situated in the middle belongs to 12th century. There is another five-faced Shivalinga which gave the temple its name- Panchadeval. This is the original Shivalinga and on the basis of style it belongs to 6th century.
Bhanutiket Ki Chhatri, Jeeran
The Chhatri was built in 1597 A.D. after Bhanu Singh Shaktawat fell to the battlefield. On the basis of the platform, vitana and shikhar of the Chhatri, it was built in 16th century. The Chhatri was built from the remains of the temples of Guhil period. Four pillars of the Chhatri belong to 10th century. On the basis of style the pillars belong to the mandap of a temple. In all , 19 inscriptions of 9th to 10th century are carved on the pillars of the Chhatri.
Jeeran Ki Garhi
There goes a legend about the name of this place. According to it the fortress was named so because there exists a natural water source here. This fortress was probably built at the time of Jodh Singh Bakhtawar. At present it is all but ruined. Its main entrance is to the east. There are bastions on all four corners. At the time of the revolt of 1857 the Britishers destroyed the southern and eastern walls of the fortress. On the basis of style the fortress was built in 16-17 the century A.D.
Shiva Temple (Mandari), Jeran
This small temple is of Sarvatobhadra style with entrances from all four sides. This temple of square plan has kumbha, kalash and kapotika sanghat of Vedibandh in the exterior plan. Its upper walls are plain and the vitana is decorated. On the basis of style it belongs to 13th century.
The Temple on right side of Panchadeval Mahadev Mandir, Jeeran
This east-facing temple of Maratha period belongs to 19th century. A Shivalanga and a Nandi are situated in its garbha-griha. There is a prdakshina path around the garbha-griha with arches. The ardhamandap and mandap are made of bricks and lime. The material of ancient temples has also been used in the construction of this temple.
Dhaba Mata Mandir, Nayagaon
This temple originally belongs to 10th century. After it was ruined the temple was renovated in 18th century A.D. Worship is performed at this temple. The plan of the temple consists of garbha-griha, antaral, mandap and mukhamandap. There is a step-well outside the temple. The step-well is ancient which was renovated subsequently.