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Kakanmath Temple, Morena District
lying at the Northwest of the Morena district Kakan Math Temple is one of the prominent Shiva temples.

Sihoniya (also Suhoniya) was known to be the capital of the Kushwahas. The Kushwaha kingdom was established in 11th century within 1015 to 1035 AD. The Kachwaha (Kushwaha) king Kirtiraj got a Shiv Temple built in Sihoniya.

This temple is known as the Kakan Math Temple. It stands on a spot two miles away from Sihoniya in the northwest of Morena district, about 35 km. The general belief is that king Kirtiraj had erected the temple to fulfill the wish of Queen Kakanwati. The temple is 115 feet high, built in the Khajuraho style. The local lore also goes that the historical Tomar rulers had built the Kakan Math temple.

(Last Updated on : 23/01/2009)
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