Ancient Temples of Kalachuri

• Ancient Temples of Kalachuri Period were exclusively built by Kalachuri Maharaja Karnadeva (1042 - 1072 AD). These temples are located just behind the Narmadakund towards the south direction. 
• The Kalachuri architecture is famous and includes the PataleshwarMahadev Temple and the Machhendranath Temple.
• AdiShankaracharya, who was born in 788 AD is believed to have been consecrated on the banks of the Narmada River in Amarkantak. 
• He is regarded as the founder of the Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple in Amarkantak, which is now known as Surajkund.
• These temples are largely crowded throughout the year by devotees across the globe.
• There is also a KeshavNarayana Temple in this complex which was built by Bhonsle ruler of Nagpur, during the 18th century.