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Discover the Pataleshwar Caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple in Pune, Maharashtra, built during the Rashtrakuta period. This heritage site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famous for its monolithic circular Nandi Mandapa, massive stone pillars, and rock-cut sanctums.

Originally believed to be dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, the temple now houses idols of Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, the site also features carvings of Saptamatrikas, Gajalakshmi, Tripurantaka, and Lingodbhava, making it a treasure of ancient Indian art and spirituality.

📍 Location: Shivajinagar, Pune – just 150 km from Mumbai, near the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers.
🏛️ Managed by: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

✨ Highlights of Pataleshwar Caves
✔️ 8th-century Rashtrakuta architecture
✔️ Rock-cut Nandi Mandapa with 16 carved pillars
✔️ Three sanctums & pradakshina path
✔️ Peaceful heritage garden
✔️ Protected monument of India

If you are a traveler, history lover, or spiritual seeker, the Pataleshwar Caves are a must-visit place in Pune!

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