Kakanmath Temple is one of the prominent Shiva temples located near the village of Sihonia in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. Although in ruins today, the temple is notable for its amazing sculptural wealth.
The temple is more than 150 feet in height; and its mandapa has two stories. The temple which looks like it is about to fall, when viewed from a distance, gets more and more sturdy and amazing as you get closer. It has some of most beautiful statues carved on its exterior walls, with dancing, joyful figures, along with various Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Even in its ruined condition, it reflects the majesty it must have exuded before it was destroyed by the Islamic invaders. Kakanmath was destroyed by the armies of Aibak and Iltutmish in the 13th century and since than it fell to neglect and obscurity. It was only in the 20th century that it was reclaimed as Indian heritage. The Kakanmath is under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India, Gwalior Region.
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