Aurad - Amareshwara Temple

Amareshwara Temple

It might have been built in the 10th century. There are two Gaja Laxmis at the entrance of the temple and a platform of Chandrashile i.e. Tortoise stone for saluting Lord Amareshwara by putting both of our knees on it. The system of Gaja Laxmi and Chandrashile was found in the 10th century.

Lord Amareshwara of Aurad was the saint from heaven, has done unbroken meditation for God prior to 10th Century. There was a big forest and an anthill was buildup around him, a cow was feeding her milk everyday which was the outstanding scene for the people of surrounding, then they with a pure curiosity started digging the anthill, there was disembodied voice that " Amareshwara is meditating, don't dig the anthill". This is the story believed by the people of Aurad till today and later on the present temple was builtup by the devotees of Lord Amareshwara.