Pataleshwar Cave Temple has been built in 8th century in Pune in India. To visit this temple, tourists have to visit Shivajinagar. Tourists visiting Pune should make it a point to visit this temple, known for its architectural splendor.
Pataleshwar Cave Temple in Pune was built during 700 to 800 A.D. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Pataleshwar Cave Temple was built based on the model of the Elephanta temple. But the work of this temple could not be completed. This temple is known as the Pataleshwar Cave Temple as it has a cave inside it.
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The cave of the Pataleshwar Cave Temple is a fine example of rock-cut architecture. The carvings on the stone pillars of the temple are very simple yet fascinating. A Shiva Linga is placed in a small cube shaped room, measuring 3 to 4 meters on each of its side, inside the cave of the temple. In the temple of Pataleshwar, visitors will also find statues of Rama, Sita and Laxmana, other than the statues of Shiva.
The Nandi mapandapam has been placed at the entrance of the cave temple. Hindu devotees throng at the Pataleshwar Cave Temple in Pune. It is one of the tourist places in Pune. Tourists and local people can visit this temple between 8 am to 5.30 pm every day.
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