Harishchandragad & Kokankada

Harishchandragad is in the kalsubai mountain range Ahmednagar district in the Western ghats of Maharashtra. Historically, the fort is related to Malshej ghat also that has played a pivotal role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region. This fort was built in the 6th century, during the reign of the Kalachuri dynasty. This fort is historic for all city dwellers. The fort hosts various caves of the 11th century, temples that hold idols of Lord Shiva and Vishnu. In the later period, it came under the Moghul control from whom Marathas captured it. There is a huge rock above the Shiva Linga and four pillars around it support the cave in the pool of water. The legends say, these four pillars represent four Yugas of Satya, Treta, Dwarapura and Kali. It is believed that a pillar breaks off on its own at the end of each Yuga.