Baleshwar Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Baleshwar Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Baleshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Pedgaon Village in Shrigonda Taluk in Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra, India. This temple is located inside the ancient ruined fort of Dharmaveergad. The temple is situated to the west of Lakshmi Narayana Temple. Pedgaon is situated on the northern bank of Bhima river.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in Maharashtra declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and is in ruined state. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapa. The roof of the mandapa was lost completely and only the pillars and remains of the wall can be seen. The pillars of the mandapa are intricately carved with ornamental design. The doorjamb of the sanctum is decorated with floral and geometrical designs. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Baleshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga. The shikara over the sanctum ins completely lost. The external wall of the temple is carved with the images of male and female deities.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 13 Kms from Kashti Railway Station, 13 Kms from Shrigonda Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Shrigonda, 15 Kms from Kashti, 20 Kms from Daund, 74 Kms from Ahmednagar, 101 Kms from Pune Airport and 104 Kms from Pune. Pedgaon is situated to the east of the Kashti Railway Station and to the south of Shrigonda Town.

Location