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The Gondeshwar temple (IAST: Gondeśvara) is an 11th-12th century Hindu temple located in Sinnar, a town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. It features a panchayatana plan; with a main shrine dedicated to Shiva; and four subsidiary shrines dedicated to Surya, Vishnu, Parvati, and Ganesha.
Architecture
The Gondeshwar temple is built in the Bhumija style,in form of a panchayatana complex, which features a main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.The temple is situated on a rectangular platform that measures 125 x 95 feet. The plan of the temple is very similar to that of the Ambarnath Shiva temple, but the sculptures on its exterior walls are of inferior quality than those of the Ambarnath temple
Legend / Local stories
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How to Reach:
There are plenty of buses from Nashik to Shirdi. Drop down at Sinnar town (27 km from Nashik) take an autorikshaw to the temple. It is on the North-Eastern periphery of Sinnar town. Half an hour is sufficient for a proper visit.