At present, a huge size statue of Raja Bhoj stands at the Upper Lake in Bhopal as a tribute to the king who is credited with building the water body by constructing a dam across the Kolar River ...

Raja's defense argued that his remarks against Kanimozhi were political and that there was insufficient evidence regarding the threat to demolish the Periyar statue. They requested his acquittal.

The Shivling and the temple were commissioned by Raja Bhoj between 1010 and 1053 AD. However, the temple was never completed. The stone Shivling is 7.5 ft tall and stands on a platform 21 ft tall.