Pataleshwar Cave Temple pune ancient india travel.


Pataleshwar Cave Temple the best place to see ancient india travel with the old ancient places





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This is the place where You'll get to see caves and ancient india ,the old ancient There are caves that you fear to enter but not all of them are scary! Some of them look like a fantasy and bear the light within. Pataleshwar Cave Temple in Pune contains the treasure that not many of us are lucky finding. Right in the heart of the city! Yup, this protected heritage site, carved out of a single rock, is a magnificent monolithic creation located in Pune
Thronged by a number of devotees and explorers, Pataleshwar Temple is of religious relevance to Hindus. With all those carvings and miniatures drawn on its wall, the centuries-old temple is a treat to the eyes. Spend some peaceful moments or sit in a corner and connect with the almighty, this temple is indeed an astonishing find that would leave you spellbound during your next trip to Pune.

Pataleshwar Caves Pune is dedicated to Lord Pataleshwar – a name dedicated to Shiva. ‘Patal’ translates to ‘underworld’, and ‘Ishwar’ translates to ‘Lord’. Inside the caves, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nandi, which was made from an excavated monolithic rock during the reign of ‘Rashtrakuta Dynasty‘ in 8th century AD. Passages, circular Nandi Mandapa, and massive pillar are the noticeable features of the conserved site.



Panchaleshwar or Bhamburde Temple are the other names of Pataleshwar Temple. According to the legends, the temple was built in just a few hours by the Pandavas when they were out in the exile and needed a shelter. The seating arrangements for tourists inside the small temple rooms have been designed to perfection so you can sit and marvel at the true grandeur that the temple is

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The temple looks like a true beauty with all the finely crafted pillars, giant circular stones, and rotunda roof. Nandi Mandapa, another specimen of fine craftsmanship, sits beneath the roof. The sound of the bells is also unique.
Taking a closer look you will find similarities between the architecture of Pataleshwar temple and Elephanta Caves.


 How to reach 
By air: Pune airport, which is well connected with major airports across the country, is the nearest airstrip to the Pataleshwar Cave Temple. Take a taxi or an auto and head towards Jungli Maharaj Road where the temple is located.
By rail: Pune Railway Station is the nearest railhead from the Pataleshwar Cave Temple. Take the Wellesley Road and reach Jungli Maharaj Temple from there. Local buses, taxis, and autos ply from the railway station to the caves.
By road: Pune has good road connectivity with most of the cities in North and Central India. Mumbai is 147 km far while Nashik is 208 km from Pune.
Pataleshwar Caves Timings: 8 am – 5:30 pm
Entry is absolutely free



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