This 600 year old temple of Kedāreśvara (18.105238, 74.840596) is situated on the bank of a small rivulet at Shelgaon which is 21 km west of Indapur and 24 km south of Palasdev. Earlier this temple was neglected by the villagers. But currently, a resident Mr Shankar Bhiva Hole (Mali) has personally paid attention and beautified the temple premises. The structure of the original temple is still standing firm today.

Kedāreśvara temple.

Architecture: The temple exhibits a conventional architectural plan comprising a nandīmaṇḍapa, sabhāmaṇḍapa, antarāḷa, and garbhagṛha. Although now missing, the original nandīmaṇḍapa is represented by a square plinth in front of the temple, measuring 313 cm by 366 cm. An image of Nandī and two śivaliṅgas adorn this platform.

The sabhāmaṇḍapa follows, with dimensions of 440 cm by 475 cm. Flanked by two kakṣāsanas adorned with gem carvings, this hall is supported by four main pillars standing 206 cm tall. Several sculptures populate the maṇḍapa, although their origins—whether from this temple or the nearby Mallikārjuna temple—are uncertain. Notable among these are figures of Umā-Maheśvara in āliṅgana mūrtī, Viṣṇu, Nāga, and Gaṇeśa.

Proceeding further, the antarāḷa measures 205 cm by 196 cm, leading into the garbhagṛha. The latter, measuring 204 cm by 195 cm, features a doorway adorned with three dvāraśākhās. Below these, sculptures of Śaiva dvārapālas, nidhīs, and river figures can be observed. The śivaliṅga occupies the central position in the garbhagṛha. Modern interventions are evident as tiles have been laid in the garbhagṛha, incomprehensibly even on the śivaliṅga, which reflects a huge disconnect between the temple's Yādava heritage and modern renovations.

Ruined nandīmaṇḍapa.

The maṇḍapa of temple.

The entrance of the garbhagṛha.

Insalling times even on the śivaliṅga! 

Worn-out Umā-Maheśvara āliṅgana mūrtī.

Worn out Viṣṇu sculpture in the Sabhamaṇḍapa.

Temple exterior: There is no carving on the exterior of the temple. Some of the original bricks on the top of the temple are still visible. As there is a stream next to the temple, the stream side of the temple is fortified and protected by a stone wall. There is a Dhuna of Daśanāmī Gosāvis adjacent to the temple. Currently Shri. Shankar Hole happily manages it.

Exterior of the temple.

A Dhuna of Daśanāmī Gosāvis.

Concluding Remarks:  Within the temple grounds, one can also find samādhīs and dīpamāḷa, further enriching the spiritual atmosphere of the site. A wooden chariot near the Mārutī temple stands as an exceptional artifact, likely hailing from the 17th-18th century CE. As for the temple's architecture, it seems to date back to the 14th-15th century CE based on structural cues. Although the villagers have constructed an impressive temple dedicated to Muktābāī, this temple tend to draw more attention, likely due to their picturesque locations near the streams and its historicity.

Temples at Adjacent Village: Located around 9 km away, the ancient village of Nimgaon Ketki is home to the 13th-century Ketakeśvara temple, now modernized with contemporary brickwork. The village derives its name from this temple. Despite the renovations, fragments of the original temple can still be observed in the vicinity. A remarkable Nandī graces the temple, but due to the temple's closure, the śivaliṅga and garbhagṛha remained unseen. The village is also known for its Candraprabha Digaṁbara Jain temple from the Marāṭhā period, making it one of the few ancient Jain temples in Pune district. Moreover, some old vāḍās—palatial houses or estates—add to the village's historical richness.