Mahabaleshwar Temple

Mahabaleshwar Temple one of the famous Shiva temples is found in Maharashtra's Satara district. The people have deep respect for this temple due to the vibrant religious history associated with it. Unlike the twelve of the Jyotirlingas, the temple, which is an ancient structure from the 16-century history, is placed in the Hemadanta style of architecture. 

This is a quite plain and simple structure with no ornamental work on the outside, while the designs and several sculptures like Nandi and Kalabhairava are complicated and numerous on the inside. The temple is located in the refreshing Sahyadri mountain ranges which adds to the peacefulness of the area almost enveloping the temple. Enjoy it with Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages.

Another thing that distinguishes the Mahabaleshwar Mandir is the fact that the Shiva Linga in this temple is in the form of a Rudraksha. The Mahalingam is a 6-foot high 'Swayambhu' (self-born) Shiva Linga in the temple that is believed to be centuries old. While the sanctum sanctorum with the Linga is more than 500 years old, the other part of the Linga looks like was built much later.

A square platform can be found in the temple complex as one of the centres of attraction. This is where Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji is reported to have performed 'Tuladaan’, a ritual of giving away gold to the poor. Another claim regarding the temple is that it possesses the artefacts of Lord Shiva which he according to stories, dons each night.

The atmosphere in and around the temple at Mahabaleshwar is calm, especially due to the greenery and the scenic appeal of the place. The temple compound is mostly clean making it suitable for meditation and quiet contemplation. The temple is visited by worshippers and tourists not only for customary religious reasons but also for the awe-inspiring beauty of the temple and its unique architectural design, as well as a rare Shiva Linga - inside the temple.

Devotees of Lord Shiva visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple all year round but more so during major celebrations like Durga puja and Maha Shivaratri which are observed with a lot of zeal. Also, the temple is situated close to other famous tourist places in Mahabaleshwar making it one of the prominent attractions in the area. You can visit this temple with Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages.

Those interested in observing places around may benefit from checking various Mahabaleshwar Tour Packages since it is a beautiful and calm place to be in. The Mahabaleshwar Shiva Temple is known to be the Mahabaleshwar Temple Maharashtra, Old Mahabaleshwar Temple and the Mahabaleshwar Mahadev Temple with the Mahabaleshwar Temple Shivling being a focal point for all the devotees. In addition, there is the Mahabaleshwar Temple  Jyotirlinga also referred to as the Shiva Mandir Mahabaleshwar – a historical and divine location that should not be overlooked.