List of 12 Important Shiva Temples in Maharashtra

List of important Shiva temples in Maharashtra. When it comes to Hindu temples in Maharashtra, Shiva temples take precedence with their sheer numbers. Here, we present a compilation of the most important and highly revered Shiva temples in Maharashtra that are not to be missed.

List of 12 Important Shiva Temples in Maharashtra

1. Markanda Mahadev, Chamorshi

Markanda Mahadev Temple Complex is situated at the banks of the Wainganga River near Chamorshi town in the Gadchiroli District.  This 8th Century Temple Complex is called Mini Khajuraho.

2. Muktidham Temple, Nashik 

Muktidham is a marble temple complex honouring various Hindu gods. It is a popular tourist attraction situated in the Nashik Road suburb of the city of Nashik. It has replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas.

3. Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple, Hingoli 

The  Nageshvara Jyotirlinga temple houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is located in Aundha Nagnath in Hingoli district.  This temple was destroyed during Aurangzeb's victory. The present-day spire of the temple was rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar.

4. Pateshwar Temple, Satara 

Pateshwar Temple is located in Satara district and known for rock-cut caves with shrines of Shiva. Pateshwar has 8 ancient caves and many ancient stone carved deities of Shiva and other deities.  The place is known for having more than 1000 Shiva-lings (Also known as Pinds). Most important amongst these is the Maha Shiva Lingam which has intricate carvings.

5. Shede Dev, Palghar 

Shede Dev is more than 100 years old ancient Shiva temple located in Madhukar Nagar, Saphale, Palghar district.

6. Shiv Mandir, Ambarnath

The Shiv Mandir of Ambarnath also known as Ambreshwar Shiva Temple or locally known as Puratana Shivalaya is located at Ambarnath near Mumbai. Its a 11th-century temple beautifully carved in stone.

 Markanda Mahadev, Chamorshi

7. Shree Dev Vyadeshwar

Shree Dev Vyadeshwar Temple is located in Guhagar town from Ratnagiri District 

8. Siddheshwar Temple, Solapur

Siddheshwar Temple is a temple located in Solapur district. Siddheshwar is attributed to having installed 68 Shiva lingams in the main courtyard; the amrit (immortality) linga being one of them. 

9. Siddheshwar Temple, Toka

Shri Siddheshwar temple is located in Nalanda in Toka village. The temple consists of many sculptures from many epic stories.

10. Walkeshwar Temple, South Mumbai.

Walkeshwar Temple, also known as the Baan Ganga Temple is  located in Walkeshwar, near Malabar Hill neighbourhood, in South Mumbai.

11. Shri Dev Koleshwar Temple, Dapoli 

Shri Dev Koleshwar Temple is  located at Kolthare, a village from Dapoli Taluka of Ratnagiri District from Maharashtra. Koleshwar Mahadev is kuldaivat for many Chitpavan families. 

12. Kopineshwar Mandir, Thane

Kopineshwar Mandir also Kaupinesvar Mandir is located in Thane district. One of the unique feature of this temple is its Shivaling which is considered one of the largest in Maharashtra. The temple has two entrances- one located opposite Masunda Lake and another inside the Jambhli Naka market.