Laxmi-Narayan Mandir in Mahal a 220 years old architectural marvel By 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 has a parkot surrounding. The carvings of Padam and Pratima are visible on the arcade of the entrance gate. The same carvings could be found inside. The temple structure is rectangular without Jagati and its adhisthan belongs to Kamadpeeth class” informs indologist and promoter of Warsa Darshan Dr Sheshashayan Deshmukh. Stating that the broken remnants of idols are seen on the bhadra place of adhisthan Dr Deshmukh said “ The adhochhanda of temple has falana-like Bhadra Uparath and Karna. The design has Grabhagruha Antaral Ardha Pandap and Sabha Mandap. The temple is facing east and Antaral is rectangular in shape. 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.”

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