Mallikarjun Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Mallikarjun Temple, Pedgaon, Maharashtra

Mallikarjun 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. Pedgaon is situated on the northern bank of Bhima river.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE. 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 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 might have consisted of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapa but only the sanctum and the antrala remains. The antrala is supported by two pillars and two pilasters in a row. The pillar capitals has carvings of snakes. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Mallikarjun in the form of Shiva Linga. The shikara over the sanctum ins completely lost.

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