Rameshvara Temple, Sindkhed Raja, Maharashtra

Rameshvara Temple, Sindkhed Raja, Maharashtra

Rameshvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Sindkhed Raja Town in Sindkhed Raja Taluk in Buldhana District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated adjacent to the Lakhuji Jadhav Memorial. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India. Sindkhed Raja is the birthplace of Jijabai, the mother of Maratha Emperor Shivaji.

History

The original temple is believed to have been built by the rulers of Seuna Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri. The temple is said to have been completely rebuilt by Lakhuji Jadhav, the Maratha chief of Sindkhed Raja in memory of his mother. King Sindurama founded the Sindkhed Raja and was named after him. The place was also called as Siddha Kshetra during ancient times. The village probably derived its name from the Sindi Trees as these trees are found abundant in this region.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple completely enclosed with in compound wall. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Rameshvara, in the form of Shiva Linga. The sanctum is crowned with a brick built shikara. Two Nandis can be seen in front of the sabha mandapa in the platform facing towards the sanctum. Few Lingas and broken images of Hindu deities can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Sindkhed Raja Bus Stand, 32 Kms from Jalna Railway Station, 33 Kms from Jalna, 49 Kms from Lonar, 57 Kms from Mehkar, 82 Kms from Buldhana, 87 Kms from Aurangabad Airport and 90 Kms from Aurangabad. The temple is situated on Jalna to Mehkar route.

Location