This journey began in the month of August 2023. As it was the holy month of Shravan, I randomly visited a few ancient Shiva temples in Pune. I was immediately drawn to these sacred places and felt an irresistible urge (inner calling) to rediscover more such temples. So, I followed my heart and began with the simple goal of visiting 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district.

As of today, I have already searched, visited, and studied more than 108 ancient Shiva temples in and around Pune city, India. From Pandavkalin to Peshwekalin I have discovered almost every temple. While searching these temples through books, Google Maps, friends, and contacts was easy, the actual journey of visiting each and every temple was very difficult. I often questioned my sanity for coming up with this crazy goal. I had some low moments where I was so tired that I just wanted to give up!

But the incredible story of Ahilyabai Holkar, who has reconstructed numerous important Shiva temples across India inspired me to keep going further. I often reminded myself that my goal was much smaller than hers! I just wanted to visit, research, and write about the already-established Shiva temples in the Pune district. A goal that began with an interest in the architecture of ancient temples in western India, unfolded into the greatest spiritual journey of my life.

Journey of visiting 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district

When I first started this goal of visiting 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district, I was going through the most negative and challenging period in my personal life. Many of my life’s lowest moments were hitting me one after another. I still don’t know how I was attracted to these temples or ended up completing my goal of visiting them. Moreover, I had zero expectations from this journey. I was not even doing it for spiritual reasons, but just because I loved the ancient temple architecture of our region. Visiting these ancient Shiva temples around Pune has changed and transformed my entire life. In this journey of discovering temples, I found myself.

These ancient temples are not just the finest examples of timeless architecture built by our ancestors. They are also powerful places that can transform your life. If you sit down and meditate for a few minutes inside any of the below temples, you will understand that these places are not just religious or historical sites. They are intricately designed tools to recharge your soul, remove all the negativity from your mind, and amplify your positive vibrations. Whether you are a curious mind, spiritual seeker, or Shiva devotee I invite you on this journey. I assure you that visiting these Shiva temples in Pune district will give you immense joy, positivity, and happiness.

Here is the list of 108 ancient Shiva temples in Pune district, India. I am still working hard to bring detailed blogs and stories about every temple mentioned here. In the meantime, you can attempt to visit as many of them as you want. If you are smart, you will combine several temples from this list and plan your one-day trips near Pune city. Believing in God, Mahadev or a higher power is your personal choice. If you seek with an open heart, you will experience miracles in the most unexpected places.

List of 108 Shiva temples in Pune

1. Pataleshwar on JM Road
2. Nageshwar in Somwar Peth
3. Kedareshwar in Kasba Peth
4. Omkareshwar in Shaniwar Peth
5. Harihareshwar in Narayan Peth
6. Devdeveshwar on Parvati Hill
7. Vetal Baba on ARAI Hill
8. Sangameshwar in Sangamwadi
9. Vishweshwar in Sadashiv Peth
10. Rameshwar in Shukruwar Peth
11. Someshwar in Raviwar Peth
12. Laxmishwar in Rasta Peth
13. Siddheshwar in Mangalwar Peth
14. Kashi Vishweshwar in Shaniwar Peth
15. Amruteshwar & Siddheshwar in Shaniwar Peth
16. Vrudheshwar & Siddheshwar near Ma Na Pa
17. Panchaleshwar in Erandwane
18. Mrtyunjayeshwar in Kothrud
19. Aranyeshwar in Sahkarnagar
20. Someshwar in Pashan
21. Mahadev & Datta near Pashan Lake
22. Tarkeshwar in Yerwada
23. Baleshwar in Balewadi
24. Mahadev in Pimpale Saudagar
25. Dhaneshwar in Chinchwad
26. Vithhal Mahadev in Chinchwad
27. Dhareshwar in Dhayari
28. Baneshwar in Baner
29. Wagheshwar in Wagholi
30. Bhojeshwar in Bhosari
31. Chakreshwar in Chakan
32. Ramdara in Loni Kalbhor
33. Bhuleshwar in Malshiras
34. Kedareshwar in Kondhawa
35. Rameshwar in Bopdev ghat
36. Chaturmukh Shiva in Darewadi
37. Wagheshwar near Pawna Dam backwaters
38. Kondhaneshwar on Sinhagad fort
39. Amruteshwar Bhairava on Sinhagad fort
40. Kondveshwar in Kondhawe Dhawade
41. Jarsheshwar near Khadakwasla
42. Nilkantheshwar near Panshet
43. Someshwar near Panshet
44. Shambhu Mahadev in Chaskaman
45. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
46. Gupt Bhimashankar in the forest
47. Shiva caves in Bhorgiri
48. Vitandeshwar on Tikona Fort
49. Mahadev on Malhargad Fort
50. Siddheshwar in Dehu
51. Hareshwar in Dehu
52. Siddheshwar in Alandi
53. Kashi Vishveshwar (Bhairava form) in Alandi
54. Maharudra Ganesh Mahadev in Alandi
55. Raireshwar in Bhor
56. Baneshwar in Bhor
57. Ranjeshwar in Ranje Gaon
58. Nageshwar in Khed Shivapur
59. Panchalingeshwar in Kapurhol
60. Amruteshwar in Mohan Budruk
61. Vadheshwar (Bhairava) near Bhatghar dam
62. Bhoreshwar in Bhor Gaon
63. Rameshwar in Bhor Gaon
64. Nageshwar in Ambavade
65. Narayaneshwar in Narayangaon
66. Mahadev on Purandar Fort
67. Purandareshwar on Purandar Fort
68. Kedareshwar on Purandar Fort
69. Koteshwar in Kodit
70. Shreenath Mhaskoba in Kodit
71. Panchmukhi in Garade
72. Ghadgeshwar in Garade
73. Sangameshwar in Saswad
74. Chang Wateshwar in Saswad
75. Shiv Bhagirathi in Saswad
76. Siddheshwar in Saswad
77. Nageshwar in Saswad
78. Bhairavnath in Saswad
79. Mahadev in Hiware
80. Vidhveshwar in Kamshet
81. Kondeshwar in Kamshet
82. Ghoradeshwar in Talegaon
83. Kedareshwar in Talegaon
84. Baneshwar in Talegaon
85. Koteshwar in Talegaon
86. Indereshwar in Talegaon
87. Mallikarjun in Loni Bhapkar
88. Someshwar in Loni Bhapkar
89. Murudeshwar in Loni Bhapkar
90. Old Bhairavnath in Loni Bhapkar
91. Pandeshwar in Morgaon
92. Kamaleshwar in Morgaon
93. Ballaleshwar in Jejuri
94. Lavthaleshwar in Jejuri
95. Someshwar in Karanje, Baramati
96. Mahaganpati Mahadev in Talegaon Dhamdhere
97. Siddheshwar in Talegaon Dhamdhere
98. Shreenath in Talegaon Dhamdhere
99. Uttareshwar in Talegaon Dhamdhere
100. Hanuman Mahadev in Talegaon Dhamdhere
101. Rameshwar in Talegaon Dhamdhere
102. Bhimashankar in Talegaon Dhamdhere
103. Someshwar in Pimpari Dumala
104. Rameshwar in Pimpari Dumala
105. Mahaganpati Mahadev in Ranjangaon
106. Sangameshwar in Tulapur
107. Vishnu Mahaballaleshwar in Tulapur
108. Koteshwar in Tulapur

• Trimbakeshwar (now ruins) on Ghorpade Ghat near MaNaPa
• Narayaneshwar in Pune City (now Thorla Sheikh Salla Dargah)
• Punyeshwar in Pune City (now Dhakta Sheikh Salla Dargah)

The beautiful architecture of these Shiva temples

As you visit these temples, you will start appreciating the ingenuity of our ancestors. You will notice an advanced level of science behind the construction of every ancient temple. Each stone was laid down with utmost precision, to create this robust architecture that would stand strong for so many centuries. Even the temples’ geographical location, astrological alignment, and direction are not random. They were carefully planned and constructed in this specific way to achieve their desired goal or outcome.

The goal of building temples was always to create a pure space that would amplify positive vibrations and remove negativity.

As you get mesmerized by the temple’s intricate stone carvings and hidden meanings, you will realize that the perfection of the creators is in every detail. These ancient sculptors could carve life into the lifeless stones. Their divine artistry is showcased in every aspect of the temple – from the very first step to the Shikhara (pinnacle), from the Sabhamandapa (outer halls) to the Garbhagriha (inner sanctum).