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Laxmi-Narayan Mandir in Mahal a 220 years old architectural marvelBy Rajendra Diwe :“Laxmi-Narayan Mandir situated in Mahal area is also known as Munshi Mandir. This is the ancient temple built in the period of Raghuji Raje Bhonsale (II) by one Shridhar Munshi. The temple structure is rectangular without Jagati and its adhisthan belongs to Kamadpeeth class” informs indologist and promoter of Warsa Darshan Dr Sheshashayan Deshmukh. The entrance of 'Garbhagruha' is simple with Ganesh idol on its head and two dwarpals on both sides. The 'Garbhagruha' is square in shape measuring 3x3 meters and a beautiful idol of Laxmi-Narayan is placed on 1.25 meters high bhadrapeeth.”.