Aishwaryeshwar Temple, Sinnar,
Maharashtra
Aishwaryeshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sinnar City in Sinnar Taluk in Nashik District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is believed to be built in 12th century CE. The temple is situated close to Sinnar Gondeshwar Temple. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.
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The Temple
The temple is facing towards east and stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and a pillared mandapa. The mandapa is supported by eight intricately carved pillars. The roof between the mandapa and antrala is lost completely. The torana at the entrance of the antrala has an intricate carving of Nataraja. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Aishwaryeshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga within circular yonipitha.
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Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1
Km from Sinnar Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Nashik, 21 Kms from Nashik Road Railway
Station, 40 Kms from Sangamner, 58 Kms from Shirdi, 58 Kms from Kopargaon, 184
Kms from Mumbai and 185 Kms from Mumbai Airport. Sinnar is situated on Nashik
to Sangamner route.
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