Mallikarjun Temple, Karjat,
Maharashtra
Mallikarjun Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Karjat Town in Karjat Taluk in Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra, India. The temple is believed to have been built in 13th century CE. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. A Nandi can be found in front of the temple facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of a sanctum, antrala and a mandapa. The temple is built of basalt stone. The superstructures over the sanctum and the mandapa are lost completely. The exterior walls of the temple is devoid of any decorations.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
500 metres from Karjat Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Rashin, 22 Kms from Mirajgaon, 35
Kms from Jinti Road Railway Station, 42 Kms from Jamkhed, 58 Kms from Daund
Junction Railway Station, 70 Kms from Ahmednagar, 142 Kms from Pune and 142 Kms
from Pune Airport. The temple is situated on Rashin to Mirajgaon route.
I think this Temple is N-MH-A14 as listed on Wikipedia "List of Monuments of National Importance in Aurangabad circle" As no image is linked on the list and on searching; I found your Blog. Beautiful pictures, I feel like I am visiting there in person. Do share it on Wikimedia Commons, then many more people would enjoy them. Thank you
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