List of 68 Lingams installed by Sri Siddharameshwar

One of the popular religious destinations of Solapur is the ancient Siddeshwar Temple.

The temple was built by a yogi, Shri Siddharameshwar, a devotee of Sri Mallikarjuna of Srisailam. Enroute to Srisailam, he was ordered by his guru to return to Solapur and consecrate several Shiva lingams. He duly returned to Solapur and began his work, starting with this temple. Siddharama was a great contributor to the Lingayata religion and he is considered as one of the six prophets of Lingayat religion. It is believed that the inhabitants of this city became prosperous since the birth of the saint. It is also said that the deity is capable of bestowing blessings on the devotees.

Situated in the middle of the lake, the temple presents a very picturesque sight with its beautiful garden and coconut trees against the backdrop of the Solapur fort that looms behind it. The Siddheshwar Lake occupies an area of five acres and is about 20 feet deep. A narrow path circles the temple. Ghats or Flights of steps have been constructed to make the approach to the waters of the lake easier.

A series of three gates are provided in the cloister for reaching the inner courtyard from the road. At the centre of the courtyard is the samadhi or final resting place of the Seer. Another part of the courtyard leads to a well-planned garden. In the centre of the garden you will find a shrine dedicated to saint Nalavatvad. The temple also has shrines dedicated to other gods such as God Vithoba and Goddess Rukhmini. A silver plated image of Nandi, the sacred bull stands in the ante-chamber. The back wall of the ante-chamber leads into a stone walled shrine that is lined with sheets of silver with beautiful engravings on it. In the centre of the back wall is the niche where the saint used to meditate.

The ancient shrine was built 700 years back by the Habbus who were disciples of Saint Siddeshwar. One of the greatest attractions here is the popular annual fair that takes place in January. Thousands of people attend the fair, colourfully attired in traditional costumes. Excitement rents the air as local artisans, craftsmen and traders line the road, peddling their wares. When you visit the temple, be sure to take your camera along to capture the beauty of its picturesque surroundings.

List of 68 Lingams installed by Sri Siddharameshwar

Name Place

1 Shree Amrut ling Siddheshwar temple
2 Shri Papeshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
3 Shri Popeshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
4 Shri Sangameshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
5 Shri Parmeshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
6 Shri Yoginath ling Siddheshwar temple
7 Shri Vajreshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
8 Shri Omkareshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
9 Shri Aaheshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
10 Shri Maheshwar ling Siddheshwar temple
11 Shri Akleshwar lingshri Siddheshwar temple
12 Shri Umeshwar ling Samanti Katta
13 Shri Shikeshwar ling Mahadwar
14 Shri Aadilingeshwar ling Mahadwar
15 Shri Nandikeshwar ling Mahadwar
16 Shri Aaleshwar ling Mahadwar
17 Shri Teleshwar ling Near Narthcoat highschool
18 Shri Vishweshwar ling Near Dafrin hospital
19 Shri Brahmeshwar ling Parshi Bangalow,Railway lines
20 Shri Kopeshwar ling Head post office
21 Shri Adkeshwar ling Near Railway Station
22 Shri Tripureshwar ling Near Railway Station
23 Shri Anandeshwar ling Juni Mill
24 Shri Havgveshwar ling Murarji Peth,Manik Mill
25 Shri Rameshwar ling Murarji Peth,Manik Mill
26 Shri Nageshwar ling Murarji Peth,Manik Mill
27 Shri Rambhadreshwar ling Murarji Peth,Manik Mill
28 Shri Homeshwar ling Near Juni Mill Chal
29 Shri Jageshwar ling Chakradev mala
30 Shri Anantanameshwar ling Bhogade Vasti canal
31 Shri Pashuptiya ling Deshmukh Mala,Ganesh Nagar
32 Shri Shatkeshwar ling Chandak Bagicha
33 ShriYalleshwar ling Near Tarti Naka
34 Shri Jambukeshwar ling Maruti(underground)
35 Shri Jabreshwar ling Maruti Balves
36 Shri Jagdeshwar ling Balves
37 Shri Bandeshwar ling West Mangalvar Peth
38 Shri Bhadreshwar ling West Mangalvar Peth
39 Shri Shelgi Ganesh ling East Mangalvar Peth
40 Shri Kameshwar ling East Mangalvar Peth
41 Shri Shankeshwar ling Opposite to Varad Math
42 Shri Panchmukhi ling Opposite to Varad Math
43 Shri Amogheshwar ling Sakhre vada
44 Shri Someshwar ling Madhala Maruti
45 Shri Ahimukhibhrameshwar ling Khari Bavdi,Shukravar Peth
46 Shri Brahmanadeshwar ling Maruti Mandir,Shukravar Peth
47 Shri Achleshwar ling Vaidya vada,Shukravar Peth
48 Shri Chinheshwar ling Trinkantpureshwar,Shukravar Peth
49 Shri Tripurantakeshwar ling Trinkantpureshwar,Shukravar Peth
50 Shri Sarveshwar ling Panchkatta
51 Shri Umamaheshwar ling Collector Bunglow
52 Shri Navaneshwar ling Gurubhet
53 Shri Sidhvanti ling Homekatta
54 Shri Jyotishwar ling Homekatta
55 Shri Akleshwar ling Park Maidan
56 Shri Gomukhi ling Park Maidan
57 Shri Balabrahmeshwar ling Near Shami tree
58 Shri Vajreshwar ling Near Shami tree
59 Shri Umamaheshwar ling Near Shami tree
60 Shri Balayogishwar ling Near Shami tree
61 Shri Shamishwar ling Near Shami tree
62 Shri Khayeshwar ling Barabaluti,Murarji Peth
63 Shri Molgeshwar ling Kalmma Mandir,North Kasba
64 Shri Kutharsomesh ling Revensiddheshwar Mandir
65 Shri Mallikarjun ling Mallikarjun Mandir
66 Shri Ayleshwar ling Mallikarjun Mandir
67 Anandshwar ling Mallikarjun Mandir
68 Umakshetreshwar ling Mallikarjun Mandir