India /Maharashtra /Solapur /Pandharpur
Sight Address : Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kalbhairav Temple and Shakamabari Temple This temple has been erected in a private building. The idol of Kalbhairav is very attractive and beautiful. Beside the idol there are the pictures of servants. On one side there is- the idol of Jogeshwari. Beside this idol there is Shivling.
HistoryEdit
Approximately 400 years before there was a lake. It was called Bhau Teerth. There were idols of Kalbhairav, Mahadev, Ganpati and Banshankari around the lake. There were bath rooms. In the period of Adilshaha the temple was attacked. The stones were taken to Parranda village. In. 1770 this temple was erected by Kokne. Near this temple there is the temple of Banshankari (Shakambari). The idol of Banshankari is very beautiful and attractive. Now in this area there are many shops of jewelers. The idol of Ganesh has been replaced in Master plan of the road. The temple of Shakambari Goddess is an ancient. There are two idols in the temple. One idol is of Shakambari. The idol has 2.5 feet of four hands ornaments are in the neck of idol. The temple was reconstructed in 1775 by Anagal. All arrangements are maintained by Badave.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
July to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 Minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
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BUS : State owned transport buses ply between Pandharpur and the nearest cities. The city is connected to Pune (204 km), Mumbai (386 km) and Solapur (74 km) by buses.
Train : Nearest railway station to Pandharpur is at Kurduwadi, at distance of 52 km away. The major railhead nearby is Solapur, at a distance of 74 km away. Taxi cars are available on hire from Solapur to Pandharpur. Taxi charge is about Rs 1,000.
Air : Nearest airport to Pandharpur is at Pune, at a distance of 204 km away. Taxi cabs are available from Pune to Pandharpur at a fare of Rs 2500. Pune is well connected by flights to the major cities in India.
Others : Autorickshaws is also available here to reach the sight.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Drinking Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
