Kakanmath: A 150 ft tall, incredible Shiva temple located at Sihoniya in Madhya Pradesh, India. Only a part of the original temple complex now survives. It may be in ruins, reports say possibly because of an earthquake. The spire may have partly collapsed. But this tall temple, built by Raja Kirtiraj in the 11th century on the behest of his queen Kakanwati is an epitome of intricate craftsmanship.
Only the ruins of the central temple stand now: its outer walls, balconies and a part of its spire have fallen. A Sanskrit-language pillar inscription dated 50 VS (1393-94 CE) records the renovation of the Mahadeva temple (that is, Kakanmath) by one Durgaprasada. A 1497 VS (1440-41 CE) pillar inscription records the visit of a pilgrim named Dekhana during the reign of Dungara (a Tomara ruler of Gwalior).
The stones of the temple appear to have been placed randomly one on top of the other, without any adhesive or binding. But the temple still stands tall, with an impeccable balance.