Siddheshwar Ratneshwar Mandir

Siddheshwar Ratneshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Siddharameshwar of Solapur from the 12th century. It was constructed by King Tamradwaj who was a devotee of Siddharameshwar. The temple was a mark of the evolution of the Shaivism sect, and Lord Siddharameshwara was one of the most prominent prophets and a spiritual leader of the sect. He was also a poet and wrote verses in Kannada. Lord Siddharameshwar was also known for being a part of Basavanna’s Veerashaiva revolution. The temple has intricate carvings of mythological creatures and characters making it a marvel to the eyes. Siddheshwar & Ratneshwar Temple is located 2 kms from the city of Latur. The temple sees an immense number of devotees every year during the Mahashivratri when a fair is organised. Devotees from all around Latur gather to be a part of the celebration. Siddheshwar & Ratneshwar Temple opens at 5:30 AM and closes down at 8:00 PM after the evening aarti.