Limb, a village situated on the banks of river Krishna on the Satara-Pune route, 13 km from Satara, has a temple on the banks of river Krishna and one of the most wonderful but rare wells.
It is called the Bara Motachi Vihir, or 'well of twelve Motas' (Mota is a bag made of animal skin with a tapered mouth. It is like a large bag for carrying large quantities of water).
This is a historical well that can run twelve motas at a time. It is hexagonal and there are steps built to go down into the well. Stairs can be used from both sides.
There are the Vishnu-Lakshmi, Muralidhar, Rameshwar and other small and big temples on the river ghats in Limb.
In earlier times, water was drawn from the wells by means of moats for irrigational purposes. A manuscript inscription is visible on the arch of the well above the steps.
The temple of Shri Koteshwar, located three kilometres from Limb village, is worth a visit. Shakambhari temple is also worth visiting near Nagewadi, near Limb village.
257 KM from Mumbai Airport via Pune, Shirwal, Buij, Nagewadi, Limb
101 Km from Pune via Shirawal, Buij, Nagewadi Phata
136 KM from Kolhapur via Karad, Satara, Mhasve, Nagewadi
347 KM from Goa via Belgavi, Kolhapur, Satara, Nagewadi, Limb
15.5 KM from Satara Bus Stand via Mhasve, Nagewadi
