Chandreh Shiva Temple and Monastery

Chandreh Shiva Temple and Monastery is a 10th-century heritage complex located in Chandreh village, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Son River. The site comprises an ancient Shiva temple built in the Kalchuri architectural style and the ruins of a contemporary monastery. Notable for its stone carvings, shikhara architecture, and riverside setting, it is protected as an archaeological site and attracts pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and visitors exploring eastern Madhya Pradesh.

Visitors can expect a riverside archaeological complex with a restored stone Shiva temple featuring a curvilinear shikhara, mandapa, and carved pillars, alongside the ruined plinth and walls of an adjacent monastery. The site is set on the banks of the Son River with open surroundings, scattered sculptural fragments, and views of the river landscape. Areas to explore include the temple sanctum, exterior carvings, and monastery remains. The atmosphere is quiet and rural, suitable for sightseeing, photography, and observing early medieval temple architecture.