Kambareshwar Temple, Kambare, Maharashtra

Kambareshwar Temple, Kambare, Maharashtra

Kambareshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kambare Village in Bhor Taluk in Pune District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is originally called as Karmahareshwar Temple. The temple is situated inside a small dam in Velvandi river. 

Legends

Once, a farmer ploughed the current temple site and noticed an unknown object hitting the plow. He was curious to know the object and found blood was oozing out from the object. He was so frightened on seeing the blood and immediately left the agricultural field. He went to the field next day and found a Swayambu Linga at the place. He informed the villagers about the miracle and later a temple was built with the help of villagers. It is also said that the temple is believed to be built by Pandavas in single night.

The Temple

This temple is currently under the water of the dam for 10 months of the year and can be visited for two months only (May & June) when the water level in the dam recedes. The temple consists of sanctum and a mandapa. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Kambareshwar /  Karmahareshwar in the form of Swayambhu Shiva Linga. Two idols of Nandi can be seen in front of the temple, facing towards the sanctum. The temple also enshrines an image of goddess Parvathy. The walls of the temple are built with stones and roof & upper part are made of limestone and bricks.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Nasrapur Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Nasrapur, 28 Kms from Bhor, 39 Kms from Pune, 50 Kms from Pune Airport, 84 Kms from Satara and 184 Kms from Mumbai. The temple is situated on Pune to Satara route.

Location