Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple, Ukkad Pimpri, Maharashtra

Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple, Ukkad Pimpri, Maharashtra

Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple is a group of Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ukkad Pimpri Village in Georai Taluk in Beed District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated on north bank of Sindphana River, a minor tributary of Godavari River. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Group of Temples

There are two temples located adjacent to each other and dedicated to Lord Shiva. One temple is called as Ukkadeshwar Temple and another temples is called as Mahadeva Temple. Both the temples are facing towards east.

Mahadev Temple:

The temple consists of sanctum, antarala, sabha manḍapa and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by six pillars decorated with the dwarf figures. The sabha manḍapa is supported by four pillars and pilasters. The ceiling of the mukha mandapa is carved with Lord Krishna accompanied by two gopis and two attendants. The exterior of the temple is profusely carved.

Ukkadeshwar Temple:

The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and mandapa. The doorway of the mandapa is small and devoid of any decoration. The exterior is plain devoid of any decoration.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Kolgaon, 20 Kms from Padalsingi, 23 Kms from Beed Bus Stand, 24 Kms from Beed, 32 Kms from Georai, 55 Kms from Pathardi, 107 Kms from Ahmednagar, 111 Kms from Ahmednagar Railway Station, 119 Kms from Parli Vaijnath Railway Station, 123 Kms from Aurangabad Airport, 126 Kms from Aurangabad, 221 Kms from Pune Airport and 228 Kms from Pune. The temple is situated at about 7 Kms from Kolgaon off the Padalsingi to Pathardi route.

Location