Friday Nov 22, 2024

Lonar Shankar Ganesha Temple, Maharashtra

Address

Lonar Shankar Ganesha Temple, Mantha Rd, Patel Nagar, Lonar, Maharashtra 443302

Diety

Shiva, Ganesha

Introduction

Shankar Ganapati Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located in the Lonar, Buldhana district, Maharashtra State. This temple is near Ramgaya temple on the way down from the rest house to the lake. This temple was buried under the ground. Inside the temple, there is a rectangular Shivling of Lord Shiva and there is an idol of Ganesha in front of the door of the temple, hence this temple is known as Shankar Ganesh Temple. The temple is in ruins. In front of him is Ramkund. But it is also filled with mud. Shankar Ganesha Temple which has a Shiva Lingam that is similar to the Shiva Lingam at Rameshwaram. The temple was built by the Yadav Kingdom and the style of building is known as Hemadpanthi structure.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)- Maharsthra

Nearest Bus Station

Lonar

Nearest Railway Station

Aurangabad.

Nearest Airport

Aurangabad.

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