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Gondeshwar Temple
- Sinner,Maharashtra
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Overview
Sinnar is also very famous for the Gondeshwar Temple which is located at 1.5 kilometers from the bus stand of State Transport in Sinnar. Sinnar is a city and a municipal council in Sinnar taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India.
About The Temple
The masterpiece of architecture represents the Shaiva-Panchayatan which has main & central abode of Lord Shiva surrounded by temples of Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu & Surya – the Sun god. This marvel in stone is the largest & complete example of the mediaeval temples of the Deccan for the Indo-Aryan style. Once you enter in the temple compound through the gate, marvelous group of temple built on the stage fills your eyes with joy. Built in the perfect proportion, the temple showcases divinely beautiful carvings in stone and it’s truly unique design. The temple complex was built on a raised platform to facilitate circumambulation (Pradakhshina) and also provides a wonderful view of the sculptures all around the walls of the shrines.
Legend and Stories
The structure was constructed using the locally available black basalt stone and lime. The temple’s origin dates back to 12 – 13th century during Yadava dynasty. There are differences of opinion among the scholars about the Yadava king who built the temple, as per some – Raj Govinda& as per other – Govind Raja (may be a similarity in the name caused this confusion).
How to Reach Nashik
Nearest airport is Mumbai or Pune. Nearest railway station is Nashik railway station. MSRTC buses are available from Nashik / Pune bus stands to Sinnar.
Temple Address
Gondeshwar Temple,
Sinner Taluka,
Nashik District, Maharashtra.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.