Galna Fort Shiva Cave Temple- Maharashtra

Address

Galna Fort Shiva Cave Temple Galan Village, Malegaon, District – Nashik Maharashtra 423205

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Galna fort Shiva Cave temple is located in Galna village, Malegaon Taluk, Nashik District. Galna village is about 23 km away from Malegaon. Galna fort is very famous for its history and authentic build-up of the fort. There is a Cave temple at the foot of this fort, and it has Shiva lingam, Ganesh idols are found in this temple.

Puranic Significance

Galna fort is well known for its history. This fort established in the 13th century. The Galna Fort has several structures that serve as a reminder of the past. The fort has four doorways. Galna fort is one of the few that has the tomb of a British officer. The remains of a temple, a red-colored Ganesh idol, and a Shiva lingam are presented in the cave temple.