Paphareshwar Mahadev Temple- Maharashtra

Address

Paphareshwar Mahadev Temple- Shivaji Nagar, Lonar, Maharashtra 443302

Diety

Mahadeva(Shiva)

Introduction

Paphareshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to lord shiva as Paphareshwar. The temple is located in the Lonar, Buldana district, Maharashtra state. The temple (8.32×6.75×4.00m) is locally known as Pāpahāreshwar Mandir. It is a group of many structures; including a small temple dedicated to Shiva, highly decorative Nandimanḍapa and Puşkarinī. The temple is believed to be built during the 13th century. The Nandimanḍapa is built on a high plinth led by a flight of steps with a lion balustrade on the western side. The manḍapa plinth has beautiful mouldings. The pillars are elaborately carved from top to bottom and depict miniature kīrtimukha, figures of Vishnu and Shiva in various forms. There is temple pond in the temple premises. The temple is complete ruins state. There is only shiva lingam in the temple, No other idols found in the temple.