Siddhanath Temple

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Kharsundi is well-known for the shrine of Siddhesvar, popularly known as Kharsund Siddh said to be of considerable antiquity. A temple was constructed to house these lings. It is built in brick and mortar and the gate of the compound wall surrounding it is surmounted by a music gallery. In front of the temple there are as many as eleven dipmals, varying from 6 to 9 metres (20 to 30 feet.) in height. The temple can be conveniently divided into three parts. The outer hall measures 15. 24x15.24 metres (50'x50') and contains a brass image of the heifer believed to have sprouted bee stings. The middle hall is much smaller and contains a slab of stone. It is believed that any pronouncement made by mounting this slab comes true. To the left hand of the visitor, in a small chamber is the samadhi of Nayappa Gavli. Two brass plated pillars flank the passage leading to the vestibule containing the two lings and the idols of Bhairavnath or more popularly known as Kharsundi Siddh and that of Balabal, his consort. It is crowned with a tall Sikhara. Within the compound to the left hand side of the temple there is adharmasalaas also some corridors.