Mahadeva Temple, Ambegaon, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple, Ambegaon, Maharashtra

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ambegaon Village in Dindori Taluk in Nashik District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 13^th century CE by Seuna Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple is constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three shrines, one each on north, south and west. The central shrine (western shrine) is the most prominent one. The western shrine connects to the sabha mandapa via vestibule while the other two shrines connects directly to the sabha mandapa. The roof over the sabha mandapa is lost.

The central shrine houses a Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. Nandi can be found in the sabha mandapa facing towards the main shrine. The superstructures over the sanctum and the mandapa are lost completely. The exterior of the temple is decorated with sculptures of various Hindu deities, damsels, dancers, hunting scenes, musicians, social life, animals, floral motifs and geometric patterns.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 23 Kms from Dindori,  37 Kms from Nashik, 42 Kms from Vani, 45 Kms from Nashik Road Railway Station, 64 Kms from Saptashrungi, 76 Kms from Nana Pondha and 216 Kms from Mumbai Airport. The temple is situated on Nashik to Nana Pondha route.

Location