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DHOKESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE Dhokeshwar mahadev temple is located around 2-3 kilometers from village Takali in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. The temple is located on a hillock and has been carved out in a cave. One has to climb several stoney steps to reach to the entrance of temple.The cave has fortification around it,possibly built in 18th century.The cave itself is said to be built between 5-6th century A.D. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and its walls are adorned with beautiful sculpting of Shiva,Parvati,Ganesh and other celestial beings,motifs and animal figures. The gabbhara is a room for housing the shiva linga and the dark passageway around it.There are two hude dwarpal sculptures at the both sides of the door frame of the gabbhara which immediately catch the eye.