Shri Siddeshwar Temple, Solapur, Maharashtra India

Located in the middle of the lake, Shri Siddeshwar Temple is a major attraction of Solapur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Siddeshwar whose other forms are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The temple also has a refreshing garden where one can relax. There is a beautiful shrine dedicated to the saint Nalavatvad in the garden. The silver-plated image of Nandi is one of the important attractions of the temple. The exquisite engravings inside the temple will leave you mesmerized.

The foundation of the temple was laid 700 years back by the Habbus, an ardent devotee of the saint Siddeshwar. The temple becomes the venue for the annual fair held in the month of January. A wide variety of handicrafts are available in the fair.