Saturday, February 28, 2015

Shivling at Kedareshwar Cave



Kedareshwar Cave are located at Harishchandragad, Maharashtra, India.

* Its origin is said to have been in the 6th century, during the rule of Kalachuri dynasty..

* This particular Shivling (called Kedareshwar) atop Harishchandragad is carved out a single rock inside a cave. The cave itself, may be a natural ground water reservoir.

* Even if the nearby streams are dry there is always water in this cave.

* There is one thing certain about this cave - No matter what time of the year you decide to visit this place, you can't touch the shivling without getting wet.

* This cave temple is famous for 12 feet high Shiva Lingam holds 4 poles in four directions and surrounded by 4 feet deep water.

* In the west side the Shiva puja scene carved on the wall about 6 feet hight and in the middle there is inner chamber carved where 4-6 persons can sit comfortably and perform puja and chanting.

* This cave located on the bank of Holy River Malganga which is known as Mula at the base villages.

* This shivling is totally surrounded by water.

* The total height from its base is five feet, and the water is waist-deep.

* It is quite difficult to reach the Shivlinga because the water is ice-cold.

* There are sculptures carved out here. In monsoon it is not possible to reach this cave, as a huge stream flows across the way.

* Harishchandragad lies where the boundaries of Thane, Pune & Ahmednagar districts

1 comment:

  1. I came across your blog looking for the history of the cave. Do you know anything about it?

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