Established in 1716 by Sir Malhar Dadaji Kadam, Baneshwar Temple is situated at
Kothure in the
Nasik District of
Maharashtra. It is on the bank of
Godavari River. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva, widely referred here as Baneshwar. He is in the form of
Pindi. There are two Pindis, the second one is situated exactly under the first one. Nearby, there is a stone carved idol of
Lord Hanuman in a very open manner.
The temple is nearly 3 km from the Nasik-Aurangabad Highway. The nearest railway station is at Niphad.