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Significance of the temple
The Gharishneshwar Temple was built between the years 1765 and 1795. The construction of the temple was done by a great personality called Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. The temple is built of red volcanic rock and it delivers a characteristic appearance.
The famous Ajanta Caves and Dulatabad town of Maharashtra are situated nearby. The temple, with exquisitely sculpted walls were also built under the patronage of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, one of the rulers of the erstwhile state of Indore. The most impressing feature of Gharishneshwar Temple is the 5 tier shikara. The shikara here rises in decreasing height. The height is then increased with the help of the high wall component of the sanctum. An unerect bull at each corner and monkey behind it is the crown of the Shikara.

Kusuma became extremely depressed when she came to know that her son had been killed. However, she continued worshipping the Lord. It is said that when she immersed the lingam into the tank, after her the death of her son, he miraculously came back to life again. The legend further goes that at that time, Lord Shiva appeared before Kusuma as well as the villagers. It is said that on Kusuma's request, Lord Shiva manifested Himself at the very site, in the form of the Jyotirlinga Ghusmeshwar. From then onwards, the temple is highly revered by people and attracts devotees from far and wide.

24 beautifully carved stone columns take the load of the main hall of the temple. Worshippers of Lord Shiva flock to the temple. The particular aspect of Gods luminous energy is manifested in only 12 temples.
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How to reach the Temple
Gharishneshwar Temple is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from the main city of Aurangabad, close to the Ellora Caves. The nearest airport as well the railway station is Aurangabad. One can take a taxi/cab from the main city to reach the temple. Accommodation can easily be chosen from the several options available in hotels.