krishna River Origin | Krishna Devi Temple | Krishnabai mandir

The temple has a Shiva Linga and a beautiful statue of Goddess Krishna. The temple has stunning stone carved columns and ceilings. This temple in the monsoons would make for a very rewarding spiritual and visual experience. The moss on the temple walls, the lovely carvings and panoramic view of the Krishna valley will leave you breathless. What history and stories this magnificent temple hides is known to none as it remains a silent witness to changing times.
Very little is known about the origin of the Krishnabai temple with some locals saying that the temple was built by a ruler of Ratnagiri in 1888 and some others saying that it has been here since the time of the Pandavas. The local priest though firmly says that this temple is at least 5,000 years old if not more.