Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Matheran

Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir

Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, nestled in the serene hill station of Matheran, Maharashtra, is the oldest Shiva temple in the region.

“माथेरान की हरियाली में बसा है जो शिवधाम – वह पिशारनाथ महादेव मंदिर है, जहाँ आत्मा को शांति मिलती है।”

― Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, locally revered as Pisharnath—the village deity—it’s renowned as a place of tranquil, spiritual retreat amid lush greenery and calm surroundings.

Mythological Significance & History

Ancient Origins: The exact age of the temple remains unknown. The Shiva Linga housed here is swayambhu (self-manifested), forming a distinct ‘L’ shape and covered in vermilion (sindoor), making it deeply sacred to locals.
Cultural Importance: The deity serves as the Grama Devata (village god), invoked at the start of ceremonies and during important family occasions. Devotees also visit seeking protection from negative forces—a belief deeply woven into the lore of the temple’s forested setting.

Significance of the Temple

Cultural Importance: The deity serves as the Grama Devata (village god), invoked at the start of ceremonies and during important family occasions. Devotees also visit seeking protection from negative forces—a belief deeply woven into the lore of the temple’s forested setting.Ancient Origins: The exact age of the temple remains unknown. The Shiva Linga housed here is swayambhu (self-manifested), forming a distinct ‘L’ shape and covered in vermilion (sindoor), making it deeply sacred to locals.

Architecture of the Temple

Design: The temple is a simple, unassuming structure crafted from red brick and wood, topped with a two-tiered tin roof. It forgoes typical temple spires or towers, embodying a humble and intimate aesthetic.

Entrances & Openings: It features expansive windows across its walls and a substantial wooden gate at the entrance.

Location: Positioned by the tranquil Charlotte Lake, at an altitude of ~2,516 feet above sea level, it offers a soothing spiritual and scenic environment.

How to Reach to Temple

By Train: A popular route is via the toy train from Neral to Matheran, offering a picturesque journey to the hill station.

By Road/Air:

As Matheran is vehicle-free, visitors can reach the temple on foot, by hand-pulled rickshaw, or by pony from the main market or Dasturi Point.

Well-connected by road and rail with Mumbai (~187 km) and Pune.

The nearest airport is in Mumbai (~187 km).

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing
6:00 PM to 11:15 AM

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Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir

“माथेरान की हरियाली में बसा है जो शिवधाम – वह पिशारनाथ महादेव मंदिर है, जहाँ आत्मा को शांति मिलती है।”

Mythological Significance & History

Significance of the Temple

Architecture of the Temple

How to Reach to Temple

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Temple Location

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