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The Mahadev Temple in Deobaloda is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
This temple belongs to the Kalchuri Period.[1] The temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Temple witnesses high footfall during Mahashivratri when the devotees form nearby villages gather here for Lord Shiva’s blessing. The event is also accompanied by a small fair.

It is an ancient temple built by Kalchuris during the 13th century AD.[4][3] It is said that this temple was built in just 6 months and that is why it is also called 6 Maashi (Maasi or Masi, in English - Months) temple.

The temple is having a Kund and it is believed to be connected to another old town Arang of Chhattisgarh state through a tunnel.

The temple is east facing, built of sand stone. It has a Garbhagriha and a pillared Navaranga Mandapa(hall).

The shikhara which is supposed to have been built in Nagara style is missing.

The Garbhagriha houses a Shiva Linga of about 1.5 feet in height, which is approached through a highly ornate door entrance guarded by Shaiva Dwarpalas.

Inside the garbhgriha one can find idols of Goddess Parvati, Ganesha and Hanuman among others. The mandapa pillars are adorned with images of Bhairava, Vishnu, Mahishasur mardini (a form of Devi Durga who killed the demon Mahishasura), shiva, musicians, dancers and Kirtimukha designs.

The exterior of the temple near the entrance is adorned with decorated band of Gaja, Asva and Nara.

The temple wall portion has two decorated segments adorned with images of Tripurantaka Siva, Gajantaka Siva, Narasimha, Radha Krishna, Ganesh, Varaha, Lakshmi along with other depictions of Gods and Goddesses. One can find pictorial representation of hunting, hunters and bull fighting on the walls of temple.[6]

A nandi is placed in front of the temple, as if it is guarding it.

The Temple courtyard has a store house like shed where one can see antique idols and statues that have been found during excavation, which may have belonged to the temple.