With Idols Narrating Mythological Tales, Visiting This Temple Is Like Watching Mahabharat Live

Staying connected to one’s culture and heritage is incredibly important. And as much as we would want to introduce our little ones to these fascinating tales from our mythology, it's tedious to grab the attention of the kids until they are shown them Shinchan. Am I right? Well, what if we told you that there is a temple near Pune which has life-like idols of characters from Mahabharata and Ramayana depicting tales from the past. Intrigued to know which temple we are referring to? Keep reading to know more.

On a small hill between Khadakwasla and Panshet Dam, lies this interesting temple. Promising a perfect amalgamation of nature and mythology all at once, Neelkanteshwar temple is a must visit temple for families that want their kids to know stories about these mythological tales. The temple houses hundreds of life-like statues  that narrate anecdotes of immense significance from Mahabharata and Ramayana. Right from Draupadi’s cheer haran to Lord Ram’s march to Lanka and more, it’ll feel as if you're watching all those stories come alive in front of you.

What adds to the charm of the temple is the location. First and foremost, since the temple is situated on a hilltop, one has to take an easy yet rewarding trek to reach the temple. Furthermore, the view from the top is absolutely spectacular and you can see the lush green Sahyadris, vast meadows and the dams from atop. The panoramic view from the top offers you tonnes of opportunities to click killer snaps for your gram fam. 

If you wish to witness the spectacular sunrise and aren’t done soaking in the beauty of this place during the day, there is a humble dormitory in the temple premises  where you can plan a stay. However, the stay is not very comfortable and you will be up before the sun itself thanks to all the mosquitos who would want to befriend you. But suck it up because kuch paane ke liye kuch toh khona padta he hai naa.
So people! Grab your mosquito repellents and head to this gorgeous one-of-a-kind temple and get lost in the magnificent view from the top. 
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