The Yamai Devi or Sakhargad Niwasini temple is situated in the north-central part of Satara District that is relatively unknown. A medieval period temple with influences of cut stone, lime stucco, timber framed and painted poly-chrome traditions.
You will see the fine craftsmanship, kitsch folk art, graceful fusion of Yadava Period and Bahamani styles of architecture.
This is a must to visit temple during your trek to Kalyangad and Jarandeshwar.
Also do not forget to look in the Kinhai Village which consists of craftsmanship in the brick, stone, clay tile and wood buildings as also the wadas and temples as examples of local architecture.
The temple is well preserved by the efforts of the Kinhaikar Kulkarni Family, detailed information on the restoration efforts are being enlisted on the following web page,
Conservation of Yamai temple complex at Kinhai, Satara
Yamai Devi, Sakhargadnivasini temple,
Kinhai village, Satara
You can have one day trek & trip from Pune as indicated below
First visit Solshi Shani Temple,
Second visit to Jarandeshwar Hanuman Temple
This will be approximately 300 kilometers round in a day
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