Siddhanath Temple, Mhaswad
Satara district, Maharashtra
The Siddhanath Temple, Mhaswad, in Maharashtra, India, is dedicated to Lord Siddhanath, an incarnation of Shiva and one of among several regional protective (Kshetrapal) gods of Maharashtra. The town of Mhaswad near Satara, approximately 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Pandharpur, is known for its annual Mhaswad Yatra fair in honour of Siddhanath. During the festival, devotees are smeared in pink gulal and carry a chariot of Shree Siddhanath.
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Where it is
Satara district, Maharashtra. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Pandharpur railway station (PVR), about 71 km by road.
- By air: Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 150 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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