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Kuraneshwar (Khinditil Ganapati)

Temple of Lord Ganesh and Lord Shiva, situated on Old Satara-Kolhapur road, 1 km away from Satara City. It is a famous historical temple of `Swyambhu Ganesh`, the `Gram daivat` of Satara.

kuraneshwar khinditil ganapati
Yevateshwar Temple

This temple is of Lord Shiva. It is very ancient and has historical references. On the day of ‘Mahashivratri’ and in ‘Shravan’ people visit this temple with great holy spirit. The ghat starts just from the Satara City and temple is situated 5 kms away & is at the height above 2500 feet above sea level. The lush green area from this temple to Kas is vastly growing up as a tourist place.

yevateshwar temple
Shikhar Shinganapur

Very ancient temple of lord ‘Shiva’ on the hill called Shikhar Shingnapur is about 89 Km from Satara on Satara-Akluj road. A huge gathering of devotees on eve of ‘Mahashivratri’ take place here every year. It has many historical references about visit of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja.

shikhar shinganapur temple
Siddhanath Temple at Mhaswad

Temple of Lord `Siddhanath` built in 12th Century. Idols of Siddhanath and Jogubai in the form of Shiva/Parvati are here. The temple is worth to see. Mhaswad is 80 Km from Satara on Satara-Solapur road. Annual `Rathyatra` is main function is being celebrated with Lacks of devotees.

siddhanath temple
Masjid & Minars of Karad

Famous Masjid of Karad built by Ibrahim Khan, Sultan Ali Adil Shah of Bijapur before 1580. Minars of height 32.3 meter can be viewed from several miles.

masjid & minars of karad

Overview :  Satara

Natural Beauty :   Thoseghar Waterfall Chalkewadi - Wind Energy Project , Kas Talav(Lake) , Koyna Dam, Kanher Dam , Dhom Dam , Karad - Priti Sangam , Sangam Mahuli

Heritage :   Ajinkyatara Fort Char Bhinti Hutatma Smarak, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum, Sajjangad

Places Around :   Mahabaleshwar Panchgani, Wai, Chaphal, Aundh