Chang Vateshwar Temple

Chang Vateshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located in Saswad, Pune district, Maharashtra. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vateshwar, it is historically associated with the saint Changdev and the Yadava period. The temple features Hemadpanthi-style stone architecture with intricate carvings and a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam. It remains an active place of worship and a site of religious and architectural significance in the region.

Visitors can expect a historic stone temple dedicated to Lord Shiva featuring Hemadpanthi architectural elements, including carved pillars, mandapa, and a garbhagriha with a Shiva lingam. The temple is situated within Saswad town and serves as an active religious site where rituals are performed. Surroundings include traditional residential areas and other heritage structures typical of the region.

The temple is traditionally linked to the 13th-century saint Changdev and is believed to have been constructed or patronized during the Yadava dynasty. It represents medieval Deccan temple architecture and has been a continuous center of Shaiva worship for centuries.

Chang Vateshwar Temple holds religious importance for local devotees and followers of the Nath tradition due to its association with Changdev. It is part of Saswad’s cultural heritage and hosts festivals such as Mahashivaratri with community participation.