Mahan Bal in marathi or sanskrit hindi would mean great strength wala or The Giver as a DEVA a GOD is.To reach the heights of this red earthern Sahyadri hill station might have needed so much of might indeed in the past !Now it is a second home for Business community of Mumbai area and many Other tourists.From a idle... More

Most traveller would know that there is a Mahabaleshwar temple which is supposed to be a 1500 year old shiva-lingam. This temple is good but what really took our breath away was another shiv temple close to the main one. This temple is referred to as the old temple by the locals and there is a very small sign pointing... More

The Swayambhu shivlingh (creation of nature itself) is large enough, and the surface almost looks like Rudraksha bead's surface. The temple is nice and is certainly one of the points to visit while you are at Mahabaleshwar.

the stories about the victory over the evil by good are every where in the world. but what experience when you sit with calm mind you feel the great God ie. Mahabaleshwar is the God who is really allmighty which enters in you when you sit in the temple with your eyes closed and worship him with heart.

this is an excellent miniature i ever visited. it is beautiful & attractive in its architecture.this temple has a historical story.the main seven river water were born in this temple which is said to be very holy and pure

Lord shiv is worshiped in Mahabaleswar temple. Its a very old temple and the shiv ling here is very unique. The shiv ling is like the outer surface of "Rudrakhya" and local people say that its a natural shiv linga and the Guru of Pandava "Dronacharya" 1st did puja of this linga. Near to Mahabaleswar temple, there is "Pancha Ganga"... More

enroute to mahablaeshwar temple the place is a complex of temples where other shiv temples and shani mandir is located, some of the oldest shiv temples are located here, the place is so authentic, and you can feel the holiness in the air a must visit place on the trip once. and then you head straight for the mahabaleshwar temple... More

Mahabaleshwar temple and Panchganga temple is favourite destination of god loving people. Mahabaleshwar is bhagwan Shankar's temple his temple is famous for its MAHALINGA. It is rudrakha shaped. Panchganga temple is a unique and ancient old temple (mandir) which is known for 5 rivers born (ugam). The river named Krishna, savitri, venna, gayatri and koyna flowing closely in Sahyadri mountains.

This was surprisingly beautiful and ancient temple very neatly maintained without any problem. Easy "Darshan" was possible in a serene atmosphere without crowds pushing around. Must visit.