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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Baneshwar Temple
| image = Baneshwar 05.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Baneshwar (Maharashtra, India)
| map_type = India Maharashtra
| map_caption = Location in Maharashtra
| coordinates = {{coord|18.34|73.47|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Maharashtra]]
| district = [[Pune]]
| location = Baneshwar
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Shiva]]
| festivals= [[Mahashivratri]]
| architecture =
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity=
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = 1749
| creator = Balaji Baji Rao
| website = http://www.shreebaneshwar.com/
}}

'''Baneshwar''' is a [[temple]] of [[Shiva]] located in the village of Nasarapur about 36 km southwest of [[Pune]]. It is a pleasant and calm place amidst a [[jungle]]. It was recently discovered and hence declared as a small [[bird sanctuary]] hosting a decent amount of rare birds with many [[Malabar grey hornbill]]s seen.

==Legend==

Baneshwar temple architecture is from the [[medieval period]]. The temple was constructed in 1749 by [[Balaji Baji Rao]], son of Peshwa Bajirao I.The total cost of construction was 11,426 [[Indian rupee|Rupees]], 8 [[Anna (coin)|Aane]], 6 [[Paise]].
The temple hosts an important bell which was captured by Chimaji Appa after defeating the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] in the battle of Bassien in 1739.<ref name="Templetiming">{{cite web |last1=templetiming.com |title=Baneshwar Temple |url=https://templetiming.com/places/baneshwar-temple/ |website=www.templetiming.com |publisher=templetiming.com |accessdate=8 January 2020}}</ref> The bell has the year 1683 and a [[Christian cross|Cross]] on it, which depicts that the bell belonged to a church and was transported as a token of victory. Same kind of 4 more Portuguese bells can be found at [[Bhimashankar Temple]], Omkareshwar temple- Pune, Shiva temple([[Menavali]]-Wai) and Ramling temple(Shirur) too.

==Surroundings==

Baneshwar is a conserve forest area and wildlife sanctuary where a variety of birds, flowers, plants can be seen. Baneshwar is worth visiting for jungle lovers and trekkers as well as for pilgrims.<ref name="Templetiming" /> This temple is very famous in Pune and people from all around come to visit this temple. The [[Red-eared slider]] and soft shell turtle can be seen in the holy pond in the temple.
There is a scenic waterfall behind the premises of the Mandir.

==Transportation==

Baneshwar is approximately 37 km from Pune and 200 km from Mumbai. From Pune Government [[MSRTC]] buses are available at a regular frequency.

==Visit period==
The best time to visit is between August and February. Though any time of the year is good to visit, it is better to avoid visiting during summer. Similarly during monsoon unless one likes trekking, it is better to avoid. That leaves the best period to seven months between August and February.

==References==
{{Reflist|35em}}

==Gallery==

<gallery>
File:Baneshwar 11.JPG|Baneshwar Temple Entrance
File:Baneshwar Entrance.JPG|Baneshwar Temple Entrance
File:Baneshwar 12.JPG|Bell at Baneshwar Temple
File:Baneshwar Waterfall.jpg|Baneshwar Waterfall
File:Baneshwar 03.JPG|Baneshwar Temple
File:Baneshwar Jungle.jpg|Baneshwar Jungle around the temple
File:Baneshwar Garden.JPG|Baneshwar Garden
File:Baneshwar 08.JPG|Baneshwar Temple Entrance
</gallery>

==External links==
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[[Category:Shiva temples in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Pune district]]
[[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]

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>MusenInvincible at 05:51, 31 May 2020