Harishchandreshwar Temple

India / Maharashtra / Junnar /
 temple, ancient, fortification
This place is very important in the history of Maharashtra which holds records from 4000 thousand years old "Skand Puran" as most important pilgrimage place. The temple currently seen is built by Zanz from Shilahaar Family ruled Maharashtra and Sahyadri in 6th Century AD. Shilahaar Royal family ruling recorded 4th Century to 9th Century in Maharashtra and many forts established during their ruling period which later find important for Maratha rule in 17th and 18th century.
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Coordinates:   19°23'29"N   73°46'46"E

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  • For more photographs, please click the link below http://picasaweb.google.com/arunpsawant
  • Height of the Peak is "4,671 feet"
  • The green square to the north of this marked point is an ancient water tank with 14 caves. The Harishchandreswar temple is to be seen on northeast.
  • Heaven on earth.
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