Panch Ganga Temple

Panch Ganga Temple at Old Mahabaleshwar, adjacent to the Mahabaleshwar Temple, was constructed in the 13th century by the Yadava ruler Raja Singhandeo at the spot where the five rivers of the plateau, Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna and Gayatri, are believed to converge and emerge as a single stream from a carved stone Gaumukh spout. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the sacred water from the cow's mouth is collected by pilgrims for use in religious rituals at home. Shivaji Maharaj renovated the temple significantly in the 17th century.