Parshuram Mahadev Caveपरशुराम महादेव
A Shiva cave 500 steps down an Aravalli hillside, busiest in the Shravan rains.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePali, Rajasthan
Marwar & Godwar
Marwar & Godwar
Best time to visit15 July to 31 August and 15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height1000 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyKundhal, Sadri, Falna
EntryFree
About Parshuram Mahadev Cave
A natural cave shrine to Shiva high in the Aravallis on the Pali and Rajsamand border, reached by about 500 steps cut down the hillside from the road. Tradition has Parshuram carving the cave with his axe, and the natural formations inside are read as Ganesh and a cow. The Shravan fair in July and August fills the steps with pilgrims; otherwise it is a quiet walk with Kumbhalgarh forest all around.
What to see and do
- The cave shrine and its natural lingam
- Around 500 steps down from the ridge
- Shravan mela in July and August
- Views over the Kumbhalgarh forest
- Ranakpur half an hour down the hill
Part of Aravalli.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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