Omkareshwar Temple in Pune

Pune, the cultural city of Maharashtra, is located near the west coast of India in the Sahayadri Hills. It is a very beautiful city with a blend of cultural beauty and scenic beauty. Pune is also one of the largest industrialized towns of Maharashtra. Sightseeing in Pune includes the finest view of the temples of the city.

Omkareshwar Temple in Pune was known as the Partvati Temple in the seventeenth century. The temple was built about 250 years ago, during the time of Sadashiv Bhau. Omkareshwar Temple has strong foundations which have survived the dangerous floods of Panshet in1962. It is situated in Shaniwar Peth and is widely known for its gem-structured construction.

The panoramic view of the place includes beautiful gardens, other small temples, cafeteria and other amusements. You can also find sculptures of Hindu Gods carved in the temple. They are either gold or copper plated. The architectural design of the temple is an authentic work where you may find paintings of shrines and other motifs. As per the pattern, typical Hindu based designs and paintings are reflected. One can easily understand the themes by taking a closer look at these beautiful paintings. Omkareshwar Temple in Pune is decorated in a gorgeous style, which attracts a large number of tourists. Special occasions provide beautiful arrangements of light, which gives a grand and effective beauty to the temple. The temple is quite spacious, where large number of worshipers come to visit. The temple is committed to the Hindu deity Shiva, who is the God of 'power', the God of 'Shakti'. Amruteshwar and Omkareshwar are the two Shivalayas in Pune. You can visit both the temples while you are at Shaniwar Peth. You can also find worshiping centers of Lord Shiva, where classes are taken on the preachings of spiritualism and eternity.