Pataleshwar Cave Temple
पाताळेश्वर लेणी
An 8th-century Shiva cave temple carved from a single block of basalt, with a round Nandi pavilion in the forecourt, tucked beside the busy JM Road in the city center.
The cave temple was carved around the Rashtrakuta dynasty period, sculpted from a single block of rock into a forecourt, a colonnade and a sanctum. The round, domed Nandi pavilion at the center of the forecourt is unusual, and some work was left unfinished, so chisel marks are still visible. Devotees continue to worship the Shiva lingam here. Admission is free. A visit takes about 30 minutes and can be combined with shopping and snacks along nearby JM Road and FC Road.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shaniwar Wada
- Lal Mahal
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Chaturshringi Temple
- Saras Baug
- Parvati Hill