H@R 85/365 Uttareshwar Temple Talegaon Dhamdhere, Maharashtra

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H@R 85/365

Uttareshwar Temple Talegaon Dhamdhere, Maharashtra

Located near bazaar peth, Talegaon Dhamdhere, the temple is from approximately 1600 CE, pre-Peshwa period. Has Hemadpanthi style of architecture with Shivling in Garbhagriha. Sunrays first reach Mahadev’s idol in the morning. Main temple is in a fair condition, but some parts like shikhar and walls have structural cracks and vegetation growth. The temple is managed by the Ganesh mandal of the lane and used during Ganesh festivals. There is no proper authority to take care of the temple. Lack of funds for maintenance has led to the current state and the structure shows signs of disrepair. Talegaon is located only 30 km from Pune and faces tremendous threats from developmental pressure and migration.