Madareshwar Shiva Temple

The cave temple provides an Amarnath Yatra like feeling to the pilgrims, due to its typical location.  During Maha Shivratri, Rudra abhishek Pooja is carried out. Kavadi Yatra starts from this temple to Baneshwar Temple by walk to bring the Water of Mahi and puja is carried out from that water to Lord Shiva.

Madareshwar Shiva Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a famous temple situated inside a natural cave located on a hilltop in the eastern part of the city. Since it is a Shiva temple inside a cave, devotees visiting this shrine liken it with the great pilgrimage of Amarnath. Maha Shivratri is an important occasion when the Rudra Abhishek Pooja is carried out here. The temple serves as the starting point of the Kavadi Yatra that ends at Baneshwar Temple. The yatra is done on foot and includes bringing the water of river Mahi and conducting pooja (worship). The temple is located at a distance of 4 km from district headquarters and can be easily reached by taxis and two wheelers.