Top Things to do in Ahmadnagar
9 Sacred & Religious Sites in Ahmadnagar That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ahmadnagar, India including Meher Baba's Samadhi, Mohata devi temple, Agastya Rishi Ashram, Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Shri Vishal Ganapati Temple, Anand Dham, Amruteshwar Temple, Vriddheshwar Temple, Takali Dhokeshwar - Cave Temple of Shiva.
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1. Meher Baba's Samadhi
2. Mohata devi temple
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Agastya Rishi Ashram
4. Shri Siddhivinayak Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By pl854
Recently visited the temple on the day of Maha Shivratri. It took approximately 2+ hours from Moregoan as roads were not very good esp from Daund till temple. I recommend to carry food as there are not many good places to eat enroute. It was easy access to the temple with no rush. There are very few steps so might be an issue for someone unless can climb couple of stairs. It is 100+ km straight to Pune
5. Shri Vishal Ganapati Temple
6. Anand Dham
7. Amruteshwar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By prpal2009 - Navi Mumbai, India
Recently we have visited Bhandardara for a weekend trip of two days and stayed at MTDC Resort. Amruteshwar temple is about 25km from MTDC Resort and we drove down to the temple through the protected forest area (under Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctury) ...... The drive was picturesque and scenic with amazing view of Arthur lake on one side and Kalsubai - Harishchandragad peaks on other sides .... makes the journey unforgettable. However, the road conditions through the protected forest area was very bad and bumpy .... advisable to take SUV if you go by road. About the temple : Amruteshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple situated on the bank of the river Pravara at Ratanwadi village (under Ahmadnagar district), which is the base village for traking to famous Ratangad fort . This temple is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be over 1,000 years old. The beautiful stone carved temple was built by the rulers of Shilahara Dynesty in the 9th Century A.D .... Local people says, that the present one is one of the 12 Shiva temples built by king Jhang. The temple was constructed in Hemadpanthi architectural style with beautiful rock carvings on the main shrine. The ceiling, walls and the pillars of the temple are decorated with some impressive & lovely art forms, like Gandharvas, Ganikas, Dancers with poses, snakes , flowers etc. ..... Inside the main temple, you need to walk few stairs down to reach the actual Shiva Linga .... The Shiva Linga is half submarged below the ground level .... can be reached from the front & rear entrances .... careful about the steps of the stairs , they are uneven ... The Nandi is at the rear entrance of the temple which is currently used as the main entrance. There is also a 'Bawdi' near the temple complex . The atmosphere of the temple is vey calm , probably due to very less visitors that makes you feel relax with peace of mind. How to reach Ratanwadi by road : From MTDC Bhandardara continue on the Ratangad - Rajur road after crossing the Wilson Dam. After few kilometers, you will get a small dam by the side of the road. After this point take the road on your right which leads to Ratanwadi through protected forest area (about 20 km). Here you have to pay a toll (Rs.100/- per vehicle + Rs. 30/- per person ; as entry fee collected by the wildlife sanctuary) to enter this road . Other travel tips : - Ample free parking space available near the temple complex. - You will get only some small eateries (say for Chai & Bada - Pao) near the parking , most of which generally opens during weekends bcoz of very less visitors. - Advisable to carry your own water bottles, but pl. don't pollute the surroundings. - Temple opens all days : 6:00am to 5:30pm - The Ratanwadi village can also be reached by boat from Bhandardara and to cross the Arthur lake. The details to be enquired locally. Definitely a must visit place near Bhandardara to rejuvinate yourself ..... Wonderful journey through forest road with great views of the lake & surrounding mountain range !!!
8. Vriddheshwar Temple
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
