Khireshwar Nageshwar temple, Maharashtra

Address

Khireshwar Nageshwar temple Khireshwar village, Khireshwar, Maharashtra 412409

Diety

Shiva

Introduction

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, kothale village and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. Near by the Bank of Kalu river Khireshwar village is located. The temple is Dedicated to lord shiva. The temple is dilapidated Condition. This is a great antique construction, and diverse artistic works are seen on this. On the ceiling of the temple are beautiful carvings. The main attraction of the carvings here is the 1.5 m long sculpture of Lord Vishnu in the sleeping posture, popularly known as “sheshshayi Vishnu” in Marathi. It is rare and hence holds a lot of importance. There are a lot of legends told about this sculpture. There are caves near the temple.