Omkareshwar Temple Pune


Omkareshwar Temple Pune was built sometime around the 17th century. It is situated on the banks of the Mutha River. This Partvati Temple was founded during the rule of Sadashiv Bhau. The stone work of the temple is its biggest attraction and hence worth taking a look. The shrine is frequented by devotees and tourists. Omkareshwar Temple is one of the mostly visited holy places in Pune city. This temple is dedicated to Omkareshwar or Shiva, one of the prominent Hindu gods. This temple is one of the two Shivalayas in Pune, the other one being Amruteshwar.

The devastating flood in the year 1962, could not harm the construction of the temple of Omkareshwar. The
Omkareshwar Temple Pune has been preserved for more than 250 years. The ancient Indian architectural works are reflected through the artistic carvings of this temple.

Omkareshwar Temple in Pune has a magnificent dome that is built from soft white stone. The visitors to the temple should not miss to appreciate the carvings on the roof of the temple. The verandas of the temple are also very beautiful and intricately designed. The tower of the temple is also worth seeing. The Nagara style has been adopted to construct the tower of the Omkareshwar Temple. Images of many Hindu gods are etched on the walls of the temple.

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