Let me put some light on the existence of the Mahadev temple. This temple was constructed
in the 12 th century, under the power of the Kadamba Dynasty in Goa and is dedicated to Lord
Shiva. Being located at the foot of the Western Ghats (inside the area of the Bhagwan
Mahavir Wildlife Century) and inaccessible to civilisation, this temple stood strong through
several centuries and managed to survive the Muslim and Portuguese invasion. The details of
the architecture are something that make me fall in love with the temple. The whole piece is built from dark Basalt stone, conveyed over the mountains from the Deccan plateau and
extravagantly carved to perfection. If you minutely notice the unique architecture and
intricate carvings on every inch of the walls, it speaks so much about the efforts put in to
build such a beautiful monument. There is nandi situated in the centre, as soon as you enter
the temple, surrounded by beautifully carved pillars. The locals celebrate the festival of
Mahashivtratri will great zeal, paying respect to the Shivling situated inside the temple.