About Temple:-
This temple is constructed on very strong basement. Surrounded by Karha river and Bhogavati(Chambali) River. The pool on the river is called as "Panchkamani Pool".
You will get a very scenic view from this pool.
This temple is constructed on very strong basement. Surrounded by Karha river and Bhogavati(Chambali) River. The pool on the river is called as "Panchkamani Pool".
You will get a very scenic view from this pool.
History:-
I found very interesting story of this temple at saswad.in. It tells that, this Sangameshwara idol is constructed by Bhima(2nd son of Pandu).
I found very interesting story of this temple at saswad.in. It tells that, this Sangameshwara idol is constructed by Bhima(2nd son of Pandu).
Complete left side view
Shikhara(Tower) from left side
here you can identify Pancharatha architecture
here you can identify Pancharatha architecture
Architecture:-
The temple is of hemadpanthi style. It looks that dome is constructed using Lime Stone and mixing of other material. Basement, Sthamba, Mandapa & Garbha Griha everything is constructed using massive black rock.
Platform and Shikhara is of Pancharatha type.
The temple is of hemadpanthi style. It looks that dome is constructed using Lime Stone and mixing of other material. Basement, Sthamba, Mandapa & Garbha Griha everything is constructed using massive black rock.
Platform and Shikhara is of Pancharatha type.
Shikhara(Tower) from back side
Half portion of shikhara
General architecture of Hemadpanthi Temple
Curving on pillar
Sculpture on shikhara (looks as made of lime stone and mixture other material)
Mandapa :-
As you steps in mandapa, you will see very big & nicely decorated nandi. Nandi is lord shiva's mount. Nandi means "joyful", disciplined animality kneeling at Shiva's feet, is the ideal devotee, the pure joy and strength of Shaiva Dharma. Ganpati and hanumana idols are also there.
Ganpati and hanuman statue at entrance of maha-mandapa
Maha-mandapa:-
Inside the maha-mandapa you can see tortoise figurine. Lotus is curved on the back of tortoise. Lotus is symbol of perfection of beauty, associated with Dieties and the chakras. Rooted in the mud , its blossom is a promise of purity and unfoldment. Tortoise is Narayan avtar (one avtar from dashavtar of lord vishnu) which appeared at the time of samudra manthan.
Maha Mandapa
Garbha Griha:-
Shivlinga and old style diva are at the centre of Garbha Griha. Diva's soft glow illumines the
temple or shrine room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene. The standing oil lamp,
symbolizes the dispelling of ignorance and awakening of the divine light within us.
temple or shrine room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene. The standing oil lamp,
symbolizes the dispelling of ignorance and awakening of the divine light within us.
Old style diva in Garbha Griha
Walk Around Temple:-
You can see garden type view at north to the temple. It feels pleasant and very calm, to sit here at afternoon in summer.
Khadkeshwar temple is located at south direction of the Sangameshwara.The surrounding area of temple is not so clean, which impacts on first look to the temple. But please visit this place once, you will love the architecture and everything.
You can see garden type view at north to the temple. It feels pleasant and very calm, to sit here at afternoon in summer.
Khadkeshwar temple is located at south direction of the Sangameshwara.The surrounding area of temple is not so clean, which impacts on first look to the temple. But please visit this place once, you will love the architecture and everything.
Tomb of local great personalities
Places to visit near by the Temple:-
1. Pandeshwar Temple
2. Purander Fort
3. Shree Siddheshwar Temple
4. Bhuleshwar Temple
5. Kanifnath Temple
6. Jejuri
References:-
http://www.saswad.in/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saswad
http://www.btrts.org.sg/temple-design-concepts
https://archihunger.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/hindu-temple-architecture/
http://arjuna-vallabha.tumblr.com/post/119621860337
