The ongoing restoration of a 13th-century Hemadpanti Shiva temple in the Ahmednagar district has led to the discovery of a hidden subterranean ritual bath (Pushkarni). Located directly beneath the temple's main entrance hall, the stepped tank is lined with basalt stone and features a sophisticated drainage system that connects to a nearby seasonal stream. This find illustrates the advanced hydraulic engineering employed by the Yadava dynasty architects.
The Western India Heritage Trust, which is leading the conservation effort, noted that the tank was likely used for purification rituals before devotees entered the inner sanctum. The restoration team is now focused on desilting the tank and reinforcing its original stone steps to make it accessible to the public for the first time in centuries.