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Amriteshwar Temple

Category Historic, Religious

Temple Of Amriteshwar,At-Ratanwadi Taluka-Akole

The temple of Amriteshwar datable to 12th-13th AD consists of a a garbhagriha, antarala and mahamandapa on plan. The walls are decorated with geometriacal patterns and few sculptures. The shikhara has four vertical spires with diminishing miniature shikhara capped with a flat amalaka. A pushkarani or stepped tank in square pan is also provided near temple. The temple faces the west and is dedicated to Shiva, as enshrined shivalinga inside the shrine. The Nandi is placed outside facing the back door of the shrine. The temple is surrounded by a low parapet wall with the entrance towards the east.

Photo Gallery

  • Amriteshwar Neighborhood surrounding
  • Amriteshwar Temple Pond
  • Amriteshwar temple Entrance and apex

How to Reach:

By Air

Nearest airports are Aurangabad and Pune. Airport Shirdi (limited flights).

By Train

Ahmednagar is nearest railway station.

By Road

Regular State Transport Buses are available from Any Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation Bus Stand.