Gondeshwar Temple
गोंदेश्वर मंदिर
A five-shrine stone temple in Sinnar dating to the 11th and 12th centuries, with exquisite carvings. It is Maharashtra's best-preserved temple in the Hemadpanti style.
Gondeshwar Temple was built by the Yadava dynasty in the 11th and 12th centuries in the local Hemadpanti style, using black basalt laid dry without mortar. The main sanctum is dedicated to Shiva. Four corner shrines honour Vishnu, the sun god Surya, Ganesha and Parvati, forming a five-shrine layout. The outer walls are covered with divine figures and geometric carvings. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is free to visit and rarely crowded. It is located in Sinnar, about 30 km southeast of Nashik, and can be visited on the way to Shirdi.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
- Sita Gufa
- Kalaram Temple
- Ramkund & Panchavati
- Kapaleshwar Temple
- Pandavleni Caves
- Someshwar Temple & Waterfall
- Sula Vineyards