Sunday, March 4, 2012

Kedareshwar

Harishchandragad is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar region of India. Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, and it has played a major role in guarding the surrounding region. Harishchandragad is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here. The various Puranas (ancient scriptures) like Matsyapurana, Agipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad. Its origin is said to have been in 6th century, during the rule of Kalchuri dynasty. The citadel was built during this era.

To visit Fascinating Spots in Harishchandragad is Saptatirtha Pushkarni, Kedareshwar Cave, Konkan Kada (Konkan cliff), Taramati peak, Caves on Harishchandragad, Nageshwar temple near Khireshwar, Temple of Harishchandreshwar.



My humble pranams to this Huge ShivLing at the Kedareshwar Cave at Harishchandragad which is a hill fort near kalyan in the Ahmednagar region of India.



It is said that when the fourth (and the only remaining) column breaks, the world will end.This is the cave of Kedareshwar, in which there is a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.The total height from its base is five feet, and the water is waist-deep. It is quite difficult to reach the Shivlinga, as the water is ice-cold.




 There are sculptures carved out here. In monsoon it is not possible to reach this cave, as a huge stream flows across the way.

If you want to have live darshan of the Kedareshwar please watch the video link below.



Har Har Mahadev!!


Krishnamachari Santhanam.


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