Tourist Destination |
Fifteen Temples at Lonar |
City |
Lonar |
State |
Maharashtra |
Location |
West India |
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About:
The temples at Lonar were built during the Chalukya Dynasty in 8th – 9th century. These are all mainly Shiva temple and their restoration is going on under the supervision of Archaeological Survey of India.
1st temple in the forest trek : Shiv Temple : 9th Century by Chalukya Dynasty
2nd temple : Rama Temple : Chalukya Dynasty in the 9th Century AD
3rd Temple was full of bats. It was a Shiva Temple also 9th Century additions by the Yadavkalin Dynasty.
4th Temple : Shiv Temple 16 positions are shown carved in rock here.
5th : Padmavati Temple : It has regular Puja happening here. The goddess inside is Swambhu.
6th Temple : Shiv temple again.
7th Temple : Shiv Temple without the Shiv Lingam
8th : Shiv Temple
9th : Daitya Guru Shukra Acharya : He found Sanjeevini in Lonar Crater and would treat Daityas. This temple was his vaidyashala.
10th : Kumareshwar Temple also by Chalukya Dynasty. This is also a Shiv Temple.
The last temple on top is Gaumukh Temple made by Hoysala Kings. Later additions were made by Nana Saheb Peshwa and Ahilyabai Holkar.
How to reach
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Nearest Airport: Aurangabad Nearest Railway Station: Jalna NearestBus Station: Lonar |
Opening Hours |
Opening Time: Sunrise Closing Time : Sunset |
Temperature |
During winter 18°C to 30°C and During summer 22°C to 36°C |
Best Time to Visit |
Autumn and Winter |
Monument: Fifteen Temples at Lonar
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