Krishnabai Temple, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

Krishnabai Temple, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

Krishnabai Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mahabaleshwar Town, a famous Hill Station in Satara District in Maharashtra, India. The Temple is considered to be the origin of Krishna River. The Temple is situated in Old Mahabaleshwar. It is one of the popular Mahabaleshwar tourist places.

History

This temple was built in Hemadpanti architectural style in 1888 by a ruler of Ratnagiri on a hilltop overlooking the Krishna valley.

The Temple

The Temple is considered to be the origin of Krishna River. This temple was built in Hemadpanti architectural style. The Temple was built on a hilltop overlooking the Krishna valley. The temple has a Shiva lingam and a beautiful statue of Goddess Krishna. A small stream of the river flowing from a cow-face (Gomukh) falls in a Kund or water tank which is the source of mighty River Krishna. The Temple is famous for its stone carved columns and ceilings. The temple also offers enchanting views of the Krishna valley and surrounding countryside.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand. The Temple is situated few meters away from Panch Ganga Temple in Old Mahabaleshwar. Behind Pancha Ganga temple, there is a small and well-marked trail leads to Krishnabai temple. Mahabaleshwar is located at about 33 Kms from Wai, 66 Kms from Satara, 71 Kms from Satara Railway Station, 120 Kms from Pune, 130 Kms from Pune Airport and 231 Kms from Mumbai. Mahabaleshwar is connected by the National Highway 4. Bus services by state-run MSRTC and private organizations connect Pune, Miraj, Mumbai, Sangli and Satara to Mahabaleshwar.

Location