Muktidham is a marble temple complex honouring various Hindu gods. It is a popular tourist attraction situated in the Nashik Road suburb of the city of Nashik in the State of Maharashtra in India. It is privately operated through a trust and was built through a generous donation by the late Mr. J.D. Chauhan-Bytco, a local industrialist. The temple was founded in the year 1971 Further, […]
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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Kopineshwar Mandir, Thane
Kopineshwar Mandir (also Kaupīnēśvar Mandir) (Marathi: कौपिनेश्वर मंदिर) is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is considered as the patron god of Thane. The Shivalinga inside the temple is considered as one of the largest in Maharashtra. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Kopineshwar Mandir is located at a distance of 0.8 km from theThane Junction. Buses, rickshaws and taxis […]
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Koleshwar, Ratnagiri
Shri Dev Koleshwar is an ancient Shiva Temple located at Kolthare, a village from Dapoli Taluka of Ratnagiri District from Maharashtra state in India. A cave temple of Chankai devi is located at about 6 km at Dabhol. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Ratnagiri is connected by road to Mumbai, Madgaon, Mangalore, Udupi, Cochin, Karwar by NH17 and these places are connected by […]
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Grishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad
Grishneshwar Temple sometimes referred to as the Ghrneshwar or Dhushmeshwar Temple, is one of the shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva Purana. The word Ghrneshwara means “lord of compassion”. Grishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad Information Location Verul, Aurangabad District Also Known as Ghrneshwar, Dhushmeshwar Temple, and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Type Hindu Temple Status The 12th Jyotirlinga Dedicated to […]
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Gondeshwar Temple, Nashik
The Gondeshwar temple (IAST: Gondeśvara) is an 11th-12th century Hindu temple located in Sinnar, a town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. It features a panchayatana plan; with a main shrine dedicated to Shiva; and four subsidiary shrines dedicated to Surya, Vishnu, Parvati, and Ganesha. Architecture The Gondeshwar temple is built in the Bhumija style,in form of a panchayatana complex, which features a main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.The temple is situated on […]
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Bhonda Mahadev Temple, Nagpur
Bhonda Mahadev Temple (also called as mumda deval) is an ancient Hindu temple located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Tekdi Rd, Behind Aurobindo Shrine, Sitabuldi, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440012 Contact Details
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Walkeshwar Temple, Mumbai
Walkeshwar Temple, also known as the Baan Ganga Temple, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva located in Walkeshwar, near Malabar Hill neighbourhood, in South Mumbai precinct of the city of Mumbai, India. It is situated at the highest point of the city,and close to the temple lies the Banganga Tank. Architecture Legend / Local stories Legend has it that Hindu god, Rama paused at that spot on his way from Ayodhya to Lanka in pursuit […]
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Wagheshwari Temple, Mumbai
Wagheshwari Temple is one of the famous temples of Mumbai situated near Gokuldham in Goregaon East. It is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Bhagwati. The deity is also known as Wagheshwari Mata who is supposed to be the 4th avatar or incarnation of Goddess Saraswati Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address A-64, Sai Rd, Azad Nagar, Gokuldham […]
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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mumbai
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mumbai (Marathi: श्री स्वामीनारायण मंदिर, मुंबई) is a Hindu temple (Mandir) and a part of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. This Swaminarayan Temple is located in the Bhuleshwar area of Mumbai and is the oldest Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, being over a hundred years old Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Near, Shree Sahajanand Marg, 3rd Bhoiwada Ln, Panjarpole, Bhuleshwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400002 […]
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Shree balaji mandir, Mumbai
The temple of Shree Balaji Mandir is located at Charkop, Kandivali (West). It is claimed to be the second home place of lord venkateshwara after Tirupati Temple. Every month Moolavar Abhishekam is performed of shree balaji, The abhishekam is performed on Shravana Nakshatra. Lord Shree Balaji is offered arghyam, padhvam, etc. followed by applying scented oil (Attar) on Shree Balaji. Then […]