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This temple was built in Nagar style in 1782 AD by Peshwa's Sardar Rangrao Odhekar, which was completed around 1788 AD. The idol of Shri Ram enshrined in the temple is made of black stone, hence it is called "Kaleram". This temple is 74 meters long and 32 meters wide. There are four doors in four directions of the temple. The height of the Kalash of this temple is 69 feet and the Kalash is made of 32 tons of pure gold. On entering from the East Mahadwar, a grand Sabhamandap is visible, which is 12 feet in height and also has 40 pillars. Sitting here in the Hanuman temple, he seems to be looking towards the feet of his beloved Shri Ram. It is said that this temple has been built at the place of Parnakuti, where Nathpanthi sadhus used to reside in the past. One day the sadhus found the idol of Shri Ram ji on the Aruna-Varuna rivers and they enshrined it in a wooden temple. After that, on the information of Madhavrao Peshwa's mother, Mrs. Gopika Bai, this temple was constructed. The estimated expenditure on the construction of the temple during that period is said to be Rs 23 lakh.