The Jagdamba Mata temple in Rashin comes in the Taluka Karjat in the district of Ahmednagar. The temple is to the east of Pune at a distance of 114 km. This is a very ancient temple well known for the Yamai and Tukai Deity, the Avatar Swarup of Mata Renuka. Rashin Devi is the Kuldevta of many people in Maharashtra. At present no known and detailed scripts or books are available […]
Maharashtra
Maharashtra, a state in Western India, is home to some of the most magnificent and ancient temples in the country. These temples not only hold great spiritual significance but also showcase the rich cultural heritage of the state. Maharashtra’s temples range from grand, ornate structures to simple, serene abodes of the divine.
One of the most popular temple circuits in Maharashtra is the Ashtavinayak Yatra, a pilgrimage to eight temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Each temple has its own unique significance and history. The Moreshwar Temple in Morgaon, the first stop of the yatra, is believed to be the starting point of Lord Ganesha’s journey on earth. The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai is another popular temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and visited by millions every year.
Apart from the Ashtavinayak Yatra, Maharashtra is also home to other iconic temples such as the Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, and the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, which attracts devotees from all over the world.
Maharashtra’s temples also showcase exquisite architecture and intricate carvings. The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an example of ancient rock-cut architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In conclusion, Maharashtra’s temples offer a unique blend of spirituality, history, and architecture. A visit to these temples is not only a journey of faith but also an opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the state.
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Vithoba Temple, Solapur
The Vithoba Temple, Pandharpur, officially known as Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir (Marathi: श्री विठ्ठल-रूक्मिणी मंदिर), is a Hindu temple in Pandharpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the main centre of worship for Vithoba, a form of the god Vishnu or Krishna, and his consort Rakhumai. It is the most visited temple in Maharashtra. The Warkaris start marching from their homes to the temple of Pandharpur in groups called Dindi (procession) to reach […]
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Vithal Dayaji Temple, Solapur
Vithal Dayaji is a Hindu temple located in Sulewadi, a village near Piliv, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This temple is devoted to a Kuladevata, a family deity that is either a god or a goddess. This temple is on the land of Janardhan Sule. The fairy day event is celebrated 15 days after Diwali, the “festival of lights”, circa in October or November each […]
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Varadvinayak, Raigad
Varadvinayak, also spelt as Varadavinayaka, is one of the Ashtavinayak temples of the Hindu deity Ganesha. It is located in Mhad village situated in Khalapur taluka near Karjat and Khopoli of Raigad District, Maharashtra, India. The temple was built (restored) by Peshwa General Ramji Mahadev Biwalkar in 1725AD. Architecture Legend / Local stories Legend has it that the childless king, Bhima of Koudinyapur and his wife met the sage Vishwamitra while they had […]
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Vajreshwari Temple, Thane
The Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vajreshwari, located in the town Vajreshwari, 75 km away from Mumbai. The town, earlier known as Vadvali, was renamed Vajreshwari in honour of the presiding deity of the temple. Architecture Legend / Local stories The Puranas mention the region of Vadvali as a place visited by Rama and Parashurama, avatars of the god Vishnu. The legend says that Parashurama performed a yajna (fire […]
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Trivikrama Temple, Osmanabad
The Trivikrama Temple, also named Ter Temple, is a Hindu temple, originally Buddhist, in Ter, Maharashtra. The temple is original in that it was initially based on a free-standing apsidal structure, now located at the back of the building, which is characteristic of early Buddhist apsidal caityagriha designs.The apsidal structure seems to be contemporary to the great apsidal temple found in Sirkap, Taxila, which […]
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Taljai Hills, Pune
Taljai is a hill right at the heart of Pune city that has been designated as a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns.Near the entrance of the forest is a temple to Taljai, a Hindu Goddess.Vehicles are prohibited in this area. The […]
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Siddhatek, Ahmednagar
Siddhatek is a town in the Ahmednagar district of the western part of India located on the Bhima River. The town is known for its temple to Sri Siddhi Vināyaka, the right-tusked incarnation of Ganesha as “Masterful Remover”. Legends surrounding the north-facing temple suggest it was built to commemorate the place where Lord Vishnu defeated the evil Asuras Madhu-Kaitabh with the blessing of Siddhi Vināyaka. The shrine is particularly popular during […]
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Shri Vaijnath Temple, Beed
Shri Vaijnath Temple (Marathi श्री वैजनाथ मंदिर ) is an ancient Shiva temple, located at Parli in Beed district of Maharashtra, India. Parali is a taluka in Beed district and is primarily known for the temple. Known as the Vaijanath Temple, it is built out of stone on a small hill and is surrounded by a wall that protects it from all sides Architecture […]
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Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple, Sindhudurg
Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple is located in village Rameshwar Wadi in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. It is a historic temple built in 16th century. Its chief interest is the approach about 250 yards long, cut through rock fifty feet deep. The idol, a four-armed figure seated on a bull, is of solid silver said […]