Kopeshwar Temple is at Khidrapur, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka It is also accessible from Sangli as well. It was built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandaraditya between 1109 and 1178 CE. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is to the east of Kolhapur, ancient & artistic on the bank of the Krishna river. Architecture Kopeswar temple is dedicated […]
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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Khidkaleshwar Mandir, Thane
The Khidkali temple or the Khidkaleshwar Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Dombivli, Maharashtra, India. The present temple structure was probably rebuilt in the 17th century. Inside the main temple there are other ancient idols of Lord Ganeśa, Hanumān. The temple is situated on the banks of the Khiḍkali Lake. There are several small temples near-by: Dattātreya, Hanumān and other Gurūs. There is a small […]
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Kalaram Temple, Nashik
The Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik city in Maharashtra, India. It is probably the most important Hindu shrine in the city. The temple derives its name from a black statue of Lord Rama. The literal translation of kalaram is “black Rama”. The sanctum sanctorum also houses the statues of the goddess Sita and the god Lakshmana. Thousands of devotees visit […]
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Kailasa temple, Aurangabad
The Kailasha (IAST: Kailāśa) or Kailashanatha (IAST: Kailāśanātha) temple is one of the largest Indian rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in the Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved out of one single rock, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment. The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known […]
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Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur
Jyotiba Temple (Marathi: ज्योतिबा) is a holy site of Hinduism near Wadi Ratnagiri in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state in western India. The deity of the temple is known by the same name, and is held by the locals to be an incarnation of three gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesha, and Jamadagni.An annual fair takes place on the full moon night of the Hindu months of Chaitra and Vaishakha. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How […]
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Jivdani Mata, Palghar
Jivdani Mata is a Hindu Goddess. The main temple of the goddess is situated atop a hill, in Virar, Maharashtra, India. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: The temple is on the hill, almost 1500 ft from the sea-level. The Goddess rests in a temple situated about 1250 steps above the ground on a hill that […]
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Hanuman Temple, Beed
Hanuman Temple is a temple of Lord Hanuman (also known as Lord Maruti). It is one of the oldest temples in the Beed district of Maharashtra state, India. The temple’s history dates to roughly 300 years ago or possibly earlier. It is located at Pangari (Marutichi) (in Marathi, Maruthichi means “something that belongs to Maruti”) close to Beed-Ahmadnagar Road, approximately 45 km from the Beed […]
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Ganpati Temple, Sangli
The Lord Ganapati Temple is situated in the city of Tasgaon within the Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Most of the Ganapati idols have a left-sided trunk, while this temple’s idol’s trunk bends towards the right.The Ganapati idol with the trunk curved towards the right is said to be ‘active (jagrut)’. This Ganapati is regarded as a living idol, ready to bless communities […]
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Ganapati Temple, Redi
The Ganapati temple of Redi is located approximately 30 km from Vengurla, in the small village of Redi. The town in which this temple is situated contains [[iron ore] mines and the Ganpati idol was found in one of the mines near Rewati port in 1976. A local person by the name of Sadashiv Kambli supposedly visualized a […]
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Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Akola
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj is known to most of the people in Maharashtra. He stayed most of his life at Shegaon, near Akola district in Maharashtra and has taken “Samadhi” there. Therefore, Shegaon has got a special significance for Maharaj and his devotees. Shegaon hosts a magnificent temple. His devotees have constructed many Gajanan Maharaj Temples in different parts of Maharashtra, India. […]