A famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is an important pilgrimage center in Maheshwar. The popular belief is that at the end of the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna incarnated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the holy month of Sravan and he is lovingly called as Pandrinath among other names.
The temple, which is dedicated to the maintainer of the whole world, is exquisitely carved with beautiful images of puranas. The over hanging balconies with rich carvings and intricate designs are fantastic. The doors of the temple are decorated with minute designs, which shows excellent craftsmanship.
The worship of Mahavishnu in the form of Pandrinath or lord Vitthala has its roots on the Puranas and great Vaishnava Saints of 13th to 17th century made this form of worship well known through their teachings, poems and kirtans.