Panch Ganga / Panchganga Temple - History, Timings & Entry Fee
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#19 of 27 Places to Visit in Mahabaleshwar
Distance (From Mahabaleshwar Bus Station): 6 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins
Place Location: Close To Mahabaleshwar Mandir (250m)
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 6 km from Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand, Panch Ganga Temple is a holy site situated near Mahabaleshwar Temple at Old Mahabaleshwar in Satara district of Maharashtra.
The Panch Ganga Temple is constructed at the confluence of five rivers, Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna and Gayatri. All the rivers come out from the mouth of a statue of a cow in this temple, thus the place being called Panchganga Mandir.
The temple was constructed by Raja Singhandeo, the Yadava ruler of Devgiri in the 13th Century. In the 16th and 17th Centuries, Raja Chandarao More of Jaoli and the Maratha ruler Shivaji improved upon its structure on a large scale.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and has a beautiful idol of him. The legend behind the temple is closely linked to Savitri's curse on the Trimurtis, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, who flow here as Koyna, Krishna and Venna rivers. It is a major religious site and is thronged by devotees throughout the year.
Timings: 6 AM - 8 PM
