Dharmarajeshwar Rock-cut Temple

Dharmarajeshwar Rock-cut Temple is a monolithic rock-cut Hindu temple located at Dhamnar village in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. Carved from a single natural rock in the 8th century, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in Nagara style. The temple is noted for its similarity to the Kailasa Temple at Ellora and is part of the larger Dhamnar Caves complex comprising 51 caves.

Visitors can expect a large monolithic temple carved out of a single rock mass standing in a courtyard excavated from the hillside. The complex features a sanctum with a Shiva lingam, a mandapa, shikhara, and detailed stone carvings. Surrounding the main temple are 51 rock-cut caves spread across the hill, including Buddhist and Hindu caves with statues and votive stupas. The setting is arid and rocky with steps leading down into the excavated courtyard.