One day trip

Sangameshwar temple

       

            Recently I visited the most beautiful temple name is Sangameshwar Temple. The meaning of Sangama in Marathi (and most Indian languages) is a confluence of two rivers, namely Karha and Chambali (Bhagwati) is situated in the historically significant city of Saswad in the state of Maharashtra, and so the name "Sangameshwar." Sangameshwar Temple is located in Saswad, Maharashtra, in the Pune District. It is placed at the junction of the Karha and Chamli rivers. The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. 

 About 

God                             : Shiva
Address                      :Sidhheshwar Colony, Saswad, Maharashtra 412301, India
Locality/City/Village  : Pune
State                           : Maharashtra
Country                      : India

• History 

It was built during Yadava’s reign. Bajirao's family built the Sangameshwar temple this temple in 1720s. Purandare's home village was in sawad, Peshwa hereditary knights, in the 18th century. During the late Peshwa era, the family's now decaying stately house was an intimidating sight. During the late Peshwa era, the family's now crumbling stately house was an intimidating sight. Saswad has a great and illustrious history. It was located on a historic trade route that connected the coastal Konkan ports to the Deccan heartland. Because of its location on a commerce route, it became a hub for Buddhist monasteries. In the town lies the samadhi, or final resting place, of the thirteenth century Varkari Sant Sopan. Dnyaneshwar Palkhi's yearly Alandi to Pandharpur Wari comes to a halt in the town. It was afterward dubbed "the village at the foot of the ancient Purandar fort." Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa from the Bhat dynasty, established his base in the town. In 1720, his son, Bajirao I, relocated his stronghold to Pune and transformed it into a major metropolis. 

• How to reach ??

        From Pune, the distance is approximately 33 km. Drive from Hadapsar - Saswad - Jejuri Rd/Pandharpur Rd/Saswad Rd to Trishul Housing Society, Saswad.From that, we have to reach tahsildar office saswad. Then take a right towards the siddeshwar colony. Go straight towards the bridge and cross-bridge take a left, and here we reached at the destination.

  The temple area is full of trees, and the temple is a riverside view, so many people visit this temple for photoshoot purposes. It is made of a single rock. There are two rivers there one is outside the temple, and another is inside the temple. On both sides of the temple, there is a lamp tower as we enter. Beautiful carvings may be seen on such pillars. You are welcome to enter the garbhagriha and receive Shivling Darshan. From the exterior, the temple's walls have a lovely pattern etched into them. Because it is an ancient temple, the temple is not in perfect shape, yet it still has a great appearance.

    The temple is a mixture of historic architecture, some of which may be thought to be original, as well as subsequent modifications and renovation. Hundreds of tiny god statues were carved in successive levels atop the temple's Shikhara (dome). These symbols may still be seen on the main temple and other nearby structures, although being excessively worn.

     From the temple platform, it’s possible to walk down to the river on both sides, where they are smaller shrines, but I wasn’t able to find any path extending along the river bank going away from the temple.

Bheema, to get his attention poured cold water on his head. Lord Brahma, quick to anger at this impertinence of Bheema, chased him and, it was during this flight of Bheema that the Shiva Lingas were created in five spots to appease Lord Brahma and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and the birth of the river Karha named after the kamandalu of Lord Brahma called Kara occurred.

    
               The temple that one sees today has probably been built between the 10th and 13th century in the typical Hemadpanti style of architecture (style incorporating black stone and lime without using any mortar using mortise and tenon joint). As one climbs the stone steps, one’s attention rests on the stunning architecture, the temple’s Shikara with hundreds of intricate sculptures, and the majestic Nandi.

      The entrance mandapam has beautifully weathered stone pillars with two deepamalas (row of lamps) on either side, a gaily painted Nandi, and a detailed carving of a tortoise with a lotus on its back on the floor. There is also an exciting design of Tulasi Vrindavan that holds a Shiva Linga in the middle with a solid base below. So when waterfalls on the sacred Tulasi, it falls on the Pindi or Shakti peetam of the Linga.

    
            The mandapam entrance leads to the Maha mandapam, where Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, and others are worshiped in the thick walls' niches. The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) oozes calm, serenity, and peace. There is a lone old lamp over the Shiva Linga, and in that dim illumination, you can see Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha in the background with a picture of Saint Sopandev painted on the sidewall.

Shiv Ling

        The garbhagriha is a somewhat dark roomed cellar, with a lone Diya over the Shivling. You can see Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha in the background with a picture of Saint Sopandev painted on the sidewall. The sanctum room is far from silent, and a chant is playing in a repetitive loop with accompanying sounds of small bells chiming. It’s an atmospheric space, a sense that time has momentarily stood still, and you’re awash with a sense of inner peace.

       

Deepstambh

        A deepstambh may be found on both the left and right sides of the entryway. Deep Jyoti Stambh is another name for Deepstambh. Lamp Towers illumination of Diyas and as the name says Deep means Diya and Jyoti mean Light and Stambh means a column. At the festival on this stamp blow Diya, it looks nice.

      

          A few meters away, there is Samadhi of Balaji Vishwanath, the father of Thorale Bajirao Peshwe and the first Peshwa of Shahu Maharaj. Visiting the Sangameshwar Temple in Saswad would be the perfect stop-off if you intended to visit the Khandoba Temple in Jejuri from Pune. You’d need about an hour to see the temple and explore its surroundings.

    This place is so exciting and safe for a baby photoshoot. I suggest my friend use this place from these shoots he gets help to famous and no need to pay other charges for social media marketing. In this growing world, we have to make a difference from others to compete, so many famous photographers use digital marketing to improve business.There is no proper website of sangameshwar Temple that's why I am planning to to design a website on this temple.