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.
