Shri Aday Durgay Temple is located near village Rameshwar in Devgad taluka Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India. This temple is dedicated to two Hindu goddesses Aday and Durgay. It is a historic temple that was built even before the 15th century, dedicated to the Clan Goddess or Kuladevata of the Pujare Clan. Architecture The temple building is very simple in appearance. […]
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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Shree Kshetra Korthan Khandoba Devastan, Ahmednagar
Shree Kshetra Korthan Khandoba Devasthan is a temple situated at the height of 951 meters on the hills of Pimpalgaon Rotha, which is located 50 km from the city of Ahmednagarand 30 km from the city of Parner. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Maharashtra 414303 Contact Details 098226 20142
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Shree Kaleshwara Mandira, Sindhudurg
Shri Kaleshwar Mandir ,Shree Kaleshwara Mandira (according to Marathi phonology § Vowels) or Shree Kaleshwara Devasthana( According to natives of Nerur village ) is a large Hindu temple in Nerur, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to the village deity, Shree Kaleshwara, who is also called Kaloba. The temple dates back 700 to 800 years, when, according to legend, a brahmin dug into the ground and discovered a natural lingam, […]
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Shani Shingnapur, Ahmednagar
Shani Shingnapur or Shani Shinganapur or Shingnapur or Sonai is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated in Nevasa taluka in Ahmednagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shani, the Hindu god associated with the planet (graha) Saturn. Shingnapur is 35km from Ahmednagar city. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: The best way to reach there is via road. Train route is also […]
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Satpuda Manudevi Temple, Jalgaon
Manudevi Temple is located near Adgaon village in Yawal Taluka in the scenic natural surroundings of the Satpura Range. Manudevi is the kuldevi of 70% of the people in the Jalgaon district. The front of the temple features a waterfall and is surrounded by hills on three sides and makes a popular picnic spot. School children and college students are frequent visitors. The temple also features a […]
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Sarasbaug, Pune
Sarasbaug is a major landmark in the city of Pune in India. The place where the park now stands was once occupied by a small lake. However, the lake dried up and was later developed into Sarasbaug. The whole 25-acre (10 ha) complex is known as Sarasbaug. The Ganesh temple in Saras Baug is also known as Talyatla Ganapati (in Marathi:तळ्यातला गणपती ) which translates as […]
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Saptashrungi, Nashik
Saptashrungi or Saptashringi (Marathi: सप्तश्रृंगी, Saptaśrr̥ṇgī) is a site of Hindu pilgrimage situated 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Nashik in Indian state of Maharashtra. According to Hindu traditions, the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini dwells within the seven mountain peaks. (Sapta means seven and shrung means peaks.) It is located in Nanduri, Kalwan taluka, a small village near Nashik in India. The Marathas and some Bhil tribes worship the goddess from a long time and some […]
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Revansiddha Temple, Sangli
Revansiddha Temple is a holistic devine temple dedicated to Lord Sri dev Revansiddha, (Renukacharya-the first panchacharya). It was built in the‘ 16th century and lies hardly three furlongs away from the village Renavi. Renavi is celebrated for an old temple dedicated to Revan Nath( Revan Siddh), a saint of repute, said to have been under the special favour of Lord […]
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Rameshwar Mandir, Raigad
Rameshwar Mandir is a temple located in Chaul, Maharashtra, India. It is a very ancient temple of Lord Shiva. Being an ancient temple it had completed 275 years. The Chaul region is known for its temples. There are 360 temples in Chaul and also 360 lake or large pond called as POKHARAN in MARATHI. One Rameshwar Das Mandir is in Basai, […]
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Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Raigad
The Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir is a Shiva temple located in the hill-station of Matheran in Maharashtra, India This temple is the oldest in Matheran and the deity Piśarnāth is the grama devata (village deity). The lingam here is swayambhū and appears in an extraordinary titled ‘L’ shape and is covered with sindoor. This ancient temple is located on the banks of a lake now known as “Charlotte”. The […]