Shree Kshetra Mahableshwar (Old Mahableshwar)
Towards the north of Mahableshwar at about 5 km is the temple area also known as Old Mahableshwar. Next to the Mahableshwar temple is another temple called “Aatibaleshwar”. Next to this temple is the Panchganga temple. It is believed that the five rivers namely Krishna, Koyna, Venna, Gayatri and Savitri meet at this place. At the base of a high stone
wall, about 3 ft apart are the five holes through which the water flows. These are supposed to be the five rivers which after running for about 8-10 ft , unite and fall through the mouth of a carved stone cow into a cistern. Nearby in the vicinity is the temple of Lord Rama. Due to all these ancient temples Mahableshwar is believed to be one of the religious place of Hindus. The area is also called Brahma Aranya. Panchganga Mandir
According to Hindu Mythology the five holy rivers Krishna, Venna, Koyana, Savitri and Gayatri five springs flowing separately then joining up as one leading to Goumukh (Cowface) spout. Goumukh falls in the cistern below. On the north side there is a similar conduit through which holy Ganga appears every twelve years. From conduit on southern side of holy Saraswati flows when the following astrological times come together : Bhadrapad month, Shashthi (6th day), Tuesday, Sun in Hasta Nakshtra, Rohini Nakshatra in predominance, Vyatipat. This miraculous yoga (coincidence) is known as Kapila Shashthi Yoga. Known to be a very auspicious yoga as per Hindu faith. Shri Shankar Mandir :
The Mahalinga of lord Shiva is of Rudraksha shape and believed to be 'Self Bodied' (Swayanbhoo). It is called Trigunatmaka, meaning Brahma - Vishu - Mahesh are on it forever. On the head of the Mahalinga you see the marks of five holy rivers (Panchganga) and their waters never lose level. Mother Jeejabai was weighed by Gold by Raja Shivaji in this temple and then the Gold was given in charity. This Mahalinga is considered to be superior to twelve Jyotirlingas. Shri Krishnabai Mandir
An old temple which has carvings on stones of columns and ceilings are seen here. Once can also view the Krishna Valley from here.
