Jagadishwar Temple

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Sight Address : Jagadishwar Temple is situated 25 km North of Mahad, Near Samadhi of Shivaji, Raigad, India Edit

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The Jagadishwar Temple is a Hindu Temple built by Shivaji. This temple depicts his devotion and belief in Hindu religion and it is said that he used to visit this temple every day. Despite of being a Hindu temple, the dome above this temple is a reflection of the Mughal architecture. The main deity of the temple is Jagadishwar. The premises of this temple consist of an idol of Jagadishwar in its interiors and an idol of Nandi in its exteriors, facing its entrance. However, now this temple is more in a decrepit state. Nearby attractions to this temple includes the Samadhi of Shivaji and his dog.

Jagadishwar Temple

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Shivaji was an ardent follower of the Hindu religion. Jagadishwar temple built in his royal palace is a clear proof of his devotion. History says that Shivaji used to visit this temple daily. The dome at the top of the temple is the reflection of the mughal architecture of that time. The main deity is a Jagadeeswara idol, which inspires the devotee for its uniqueness. The temple holds an idol of Nandi outside, facing the entrance of the temple.

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes.

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Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.

BUS : State transport offer bus regular and frequent services from Mumbai and Pune to Raigad. Raigad is well connected to all neighboring cities by the public transport buses, including Kolhapur (250 km), Pune (102 km), Mumbai (187 km) and Mahabaleshwar (75 km). Public bus charge is less than Rs 4 per km.

Train : Vir Dasgaon railway station is the nearest railhead to Raigad. This station is connected to Mumbai and Pune with regular trains. Taxi services are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.

Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.

Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.