Its a rock cut cave, located on Pune
city of Maharashtra. Once you have reached Pune, cabs and tourist buses are
easily avaialable to take you here - the Jangali Maharaj Road - where the
temple is located.
Flashback
It dates back to 8th century with great resemblence to the Ellora caves.
However as comapred to
Ellora
Caves which have massive carvings on them, this is a simple one.
Fast Facts
»Language - Hindi, English.
»Clothings - Semi cottons, cottons throughout
the year.
»Best Time To Visit - October to March
The Caves
Its not a cave in the actual sense but rather it is a Shiva Temple.The
carvings on the outer building is of basalt. This black basalt rock has been
carved out in the form of a cave with a cube shaped room. It is this room
where the lingam (the statue of Shiva) is situated. There is a bell made out
of brass which hangs at the entrance of the temple.
There at the entrance is the circular arrangment of white stones with
Nadi Bull (ride of Lord Shiva) standing there. Inside the temple besides the
lingam there are also the beautiufl statues of Lord Rama, his better half
Sita, and his brother Laxman.
In and Around
»The Museum : Just beside the temple there is
this museum which finds its place in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS.
It is because of the single grain of rice that has 5000 characters inscribed
on it. The museum holds its own place though it does mon make for major
attraction for the visitors.
Our Suggestions
- Pune is a beautiful city, a days tour around the city seems
worthwhile. Some of the places worth visting are the Osho Auditorium,
Agakhan Palace, Katraj Snake Park and Vishrambaugh Wada. Ask us to plan
out a tour for you.
- Pre book your hotel room as there are many good hotels in Pune
including the five stars.
- Food of all sorts - Continental, Chinese, Mexican, Indain is easily
avialble. Try out the Indian Cuisine with mouthwatering delicacies. Ask
your guide to help you in choosing one.
- For any clarifications, feel free to contact us.
