Question 1

Why Mahabaleshwar is famous for?

Accepted Answer

Mahabaleshwar is widely known for its amazing scenic and picturesque beauty. The tranquil hill station is located in between five hills of the Sahyadri Mountain Range. The place attracts tourists from all over the country to get enchanted by its scenic beauty and strawberry farms. Mahabaleshwar happens to be one of the most visited places of tourist interest in the state of Maharashtra.

Question 2

How old is Mahabaleshwar Temple?

Accepted Answer

Mahabaleshwar Temple is over 5 centuries old.
As per the Hindu mythology, this shrine is believed to have been built in the 16th century by the king of More Dynasty. The Britishers, in the course of their rule in India, discovered Mahabaleshwar as a hill station in the state of Maharashtra.

Question 3

Who built Mahabaleshwar Temple?

Accepted Answer

Chanda Rao More built Mahabaleshwar Temple back in the 16th century when he had been to this wonderful expanse of the state. Dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Shiva, this beautiful temple lures a host of devotees from across the globe.

Question 4

Is photography allowed inside the temple?

Accepted Answer

Yes, photography is allowed inside the temple. There are a lot of things to be photographed in this place. The scenic picturesque surrounding makes available for great backdrops for picture-perfect portraits. Therefore, when coming to this place, you should not forget carrying your cameras.

Question 5

How far is Mahabaleshwar Temple from Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Mahabaleshwar Temple is located at an approximate distance of about 266 km from Mumbai. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to drive down the mountainous roads to reach this place from the city.Mahabaleshwar happens to be one of the most loved destinations for weekend getaways for the Mumbaikars. The Mumbai dwellers visit the place frequently to spend some time in the tranquil environment of the hills away from the hustle and bustle of the chaotic city life.

Question 6

What are the timings of Mahabaleshwar temple?

Accepted Answer

Mahabaleshwar Temple is open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, throughout the week. That being said, however, you should make sure that you do not reach the place at peak hours or else you will miss out on experiencing the true serenity of this place in the rush. Tourists love to spend some time in the peaceful environment of this place after visiting the shrine.

Question 7

Is Mahabaleshwar a Jyotirlinga?

Accepted Answer

No, Mahabaleshwar is not included among the 12 Jyotirlinga in India.  The twelve Jyotirlinga in India are as follows:
1 Somnath Jyotirlinga2 Gujarat
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga3 Andhra Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga4  Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga5  Madhya Pradesh
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga6  Jharkhand
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga7  Maharashtra
Rameshwar Jyotirlinga8  Tamil Nadu
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga9  Gujarat
Kashi Vishwanath10 Varanasi
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga11 Nasik
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga12 Uttarakhand
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Aurangabad