Bhavani Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Bhavani Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Bhavani Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located at Pedgaon Village in Shrigonda Taluk in Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra, India. This temple is located inside the ancient ruined fort of Dharmaveergad. Pedgaon is situated on the northern bank of Bhima river.

History

Pedgaon was an important fortified settlement by 1680 CE under the Mughals. The fortifications were built by the Deccan Viceroy of the Mughals.

The Temple

This temple is enclosed within a fort like structure. The temple stands over a low raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and a tin roofed sabha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an image of Goddess Bhavani. The sanctum is crowned with dome style shikara.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 14 Kms from Kashti Railway Station, 14 Kms from Shrigonda Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Shrigonda, 16 Kms from Kashti, 21 Kms from Daund, 75 Kms from Ahmednagar, 102 Kms from Pune Airport and 105 Kms from Pune. Pedgaon is situated to the east of the Kashti Railway Station and to the south of Shrigonda Town.

Location