Lord Shiva Temples In Maharashtra
Babulnath Temple Perhaps the most famous Shiv temple in Mumbai, Babulnath temple is located near Marine Lines. It’s on a small hill which seems almost negligible now, considering the height of towers surrounding the temple. This was originally built in 12th century by Raja Bhimdev but then it was buried and lost over the time. The idols were found again and temple was rebuilt in the year 1780. Ambarnath Temple Ambarnath literally means Lord of Sky. This temple is said to be carved by Pandavas overnight out of a single rock! Though there are no records supporting this, other records say it was built by King Chittaraja of Shilahara dynasty. The style of this temple is Hemadpanthi,(named after a minister in Devgiri regime who was patron of temple architecture) which is common in most of the ancient temples in Maharashtra. We have to climb down 20 steps to reach garbhariha (Sanctum sanctorum) where shivaling is placed. Kankeshwar Temple If you wish to seek divinity amidst nature, you shou...
