Pedgaon Laxminarayan Temple, Maharashtra

Address

Pedgaon Laxminarayan Temple, Pedgaon – Ajanuj Road, Pedgaon, Maharashtra 413701

Diety

Laxminarayan

Introduction

Bhadurgad / Dharmaveergad fort ruins is situated 100km east of Pune. The temple is located in the Pedgaon village, Maharsahtra. This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu as Laxminarayana. Pedgaon was an important fortified settlement by 1680 AD under the Mughals. The remains of four temples dated to 11-12th AD are the noticed inside the fort. The temples of Laxminarayana are located on the left bank of River Bhima. The Laxminarayana temple is finely proportioned and profusely sculptured temple. On plan it consists of a a garbhagriha, antarala and mahamandapa and mukhamanadapa. The mahamandapa is provided with entrances on west, north, and south directions. The exterior surface of the temple is profusely carved with sculptures of various forms of Shiva, Vishnu and Ashtadigpalas. The pillars are adorned with the “vas and foliage” motif.