Baneshwar Temple, Nasrapur
Place Type: Temple / Waterfalls / Recreations for Kids [ perfect for a day trip with kids ]
Distance : Approximately 35Kms from Pune.
MSRTC has frequent bus services to Baneshwar/Nasrapur.
Best Time to visit : Anytime , Better in monsoons with waterfalls.
Exercise extreme caution in monsoons, as the water falls will be at full flow.
Baneshwar is a temple of lord shiva , located in Nasrapur.
Driving Directions:
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Temple Architecture [ From Wikipedia ]
Baneshwar temple architecture is from the medieval period. The temple was constructed in 1749 by Peshwa Nanasaheb, son of Peshwa Bajirao I.
The total cost of construction was 11,426 Rupees, 8 Aane, 6 Paise.
The temple hosts an important bell which was captured by Chimaji Appa after defeating the Portuguese in the battle of Bassien in 1739.
The bell has the year 1683 and a Cross on it, which depicts that the bell belonged to a church and was transported as a token of victory.
Same kind of Portuguese bells can be found at Bhimashankar Temple too.
The temple has two pond/tanks where few fish and turtles can be found.
Surroundings :
The temple is surrounded by lush green trees, hence the name Baneshwar - God within forest.
The forest surrounding temple hosts good variety of birds,a must visit if you are a bird lover.
The scenic water falls behind the temple is one of main attractions.
The garden surrounded has kids play area, along with green trees and birds make it a perfect one day family trip.
I have been to this temple once in mid-summer, the forest and play area surrounded is as usual green.
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| Temple Entrance |
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| Temple |
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| Fish ponds inside temple. |
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| Children play area outside temple complex. |
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| Children play area outside temple complex. |
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| Waterfalls behind temple |
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| This is in mid summer, temple is lush green |
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| Waterfalls wore a deserted look in hot summers. |
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