Harishchandra Fort,Ahmednagar,Maharashtra,India

 Harishchandra Fort is a hill fort in the Ahmednagar district of India.

Its history is linked with that of Malshej Ghat, Kothale village and it has played a role in guarding and controlling the surrounding region.

The fort is quite ancient. 

The various Puranas

 like Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana include many references about Harishchandragad.

The various caves probably have been carved out in the 11th century. 

In these caves are idols of Lord Vishnu.

The carvings on the temples of Nageshwar , in the Harishchandreshwar temple and in the cave of Kedareshwar indicate that the fort belongs to the medieval period, since it is related to Mahadeva as a totem of tribes Mahadev Koli. 

They were controlling the fort before Moguls. 

Later the fort was under the control of Moguls. 

The Marathas captured it in 1747.

To the east of the temple is a well-built lake called “Saptatirtha”. 

On its bank are temple-like constructions in which there are idols of Lord Vishnu.

Towards the right of Harishchandreshwar temple, there is the huge cave of Kedareshwar , in which there is a big Shiva Linga, which is completely surrounded by water.

This cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan. 

It provides views of the surrounding region.

One significant phenomenon that can be observed at this place is the vertical cloud burst, in which the clouds nearing the cliff get sucked into the pit fall area below and are thrown vertically into the sky reaching more than 50 feet , creating the impression of a wall that is rising straight from the edge of the cliff without entering the landmass area. 
If you happen to visit this place in April–May, then throw your panama cap from the cliff and enjoy it rising high and falling back on the plateau.