The famous Ghrishneshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva stand only a short distance to the west of Kailash. One of the 12 JYOTIRLINGA this temple is built half in RED standstone and half in PLASTER. This Jyotirlinga is said to be self oriented. According to historical records it was built by KING KRISHNADEO RAI of the RAKTRAKUT DYNASTY in 18th century A.D. Later in 18th century A.D. the Queen of Indore MAHARANI AHILYABAI HOLKAR with her mother-inlaw GAUTAM BAI renovated the entire temple and its complex. This patoness was also responsible for a large tank in nearby VERUL village which bears her name. Woshippers of Shiva flock to this temple which has a small entrance after passing which one can reach in the courtyard of the temple. The mandapa which adjoins the scantum on the westside is partly open.
It has entrances on three sides which project outwards and are flanked by high balconies which serve as seating with sloping backrests. Devotees are permitted to enter the spacious scantum but men must first remove their upper garments. The scantum contains a Shiva Linga infront of the marble image of goddess Parvati.
Among the additional structures with in the temple compound is a GANESHA shrine in the north and a Nandi shrine on the west. A big fair is held every year on MAHASHIVA RATRI, helds between February and March.
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