historical places
HISTORICAL & RELIGIOUS PLACES
Visit these below listed historical places to make your journey memorable.
- Pratapgad Fort – a centuries-old fort perched on top of a mountain spur
- Panch Ganga Temple – a Hindu temple, religious centre and meeting point for 5 rivers - Krishna, Savitri, Koyna, Veena, and Gayatri. It was built by the ruler Raja Singha Deo, King of the Yadavs of Devagiri, in the 13th century
- Mahabaleshwar Temple – Built in the 16th century, this temple is situated 6 kilometers away from the Mahabaleshwar and is also known popularly as “the Mahabaliâ€. The Temple is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu God Shiva, who most people in this town believe in and worship
- Bhushan Mahamuni – This temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva; it is the base of a Swayambhu (meaning self-originated) Shiva Linga – a symbol of the lord. It is also the merging point of the five major water reservoirs in the region, namely - Krishna, Koyna, Savitri, Venna and Gayatri
- Shankar Temple – known for its famous Shiva Linga idol, a symbol of Lord Shiva; the temple is also popularly known as the Trigunatmaka - meaning trio of the deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, whose images are carved and embodied in the Shiva Linga
- Krishnabai Temple - One of the oldest temples in Mahabaleshwar dedicated to the Hindu God, Lord Krishna. The temple is nestled on a hilltop and offers amazing views of Krishna Valley from the town. Also, is believed to be the origin of river Krishna, one of the largest rivers in southern India