Top 5 Amazing Pilgrimage in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is one of the most popular destinations in India, on the western and western Ghats of The Arabian Sea, on the land of the Marathas. India's third-largest state is blessed with beauty, culture, history, adventure and more. Known as a wonderful natural beauty and rich cultural heritage,
Maharashtra is the most industrialized state in India. This charming beauty has beautiful beaches as well as some of the most beautiful hill stations, pilgrimages, forts, ancient caves in Maharashtra. There are also the Western Ghats, a World Heritage Site, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, to blend in with awe-inspiring beauty. The variety of things to do, the wonderful things to do, and the views are confusing, so given below you help list the top vacation destinations in Maharashtra that you must visit:
1. Trimbakeshwar Temple
(Nashik, Maharashtra)
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| Trimbakeshwar Temple |
In 1755-1786 AD, the Trimbakeshwar Temple was built by Shri Nana SahebPeshwa. The Jyotirlinga, located here, is the embodiment of its three faces- Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra. At the top of this Linga is a crown full of precious stones, which is said to have been from the time of the Pandavas. The crown is beautified with various precious stones such as emeralds, diamonds and many other varieties and this crown is shown each Monday from 4 PM to 5 PM. This temple is built of black stone in the civic style of architecture and is enclosed in a roomy patio. In the sanctum, there is a small Shivalingam- Trimbaka in the inner square and outside in stellar compositions. The sanctum sanctorum is crowned with an elegant tower, adorned with a huge Amalaka and gold kalasha. The whole design is a sculpture, a beautifully crafted work with moving scrolls, floral designs, and figures of gods, yakshas, humans, and animals. Before the garbagriha and the antarala is a mandap with entryways on every one of the four sides and water flows continuously from the peak of Shivlinga.
According to legend, Trimbakeshwar was the place of ‘Tri- Sandhya Gayatri’ where Lord Ganesh was born. It is believed that Trimbakeshwar was the residence of the venerable Rishi Gautam. Gautama to get mitigated of the sin of Gohatya worshipped Lord Shiva at Brahmagiri Mountain for the down- a progression of River Ganges. The will was granted and the Goddess Ganga took the form of the Godavari river and originated from the Kushavarta of the Brahmagiri mountain. It is said that whoever visits Trimbakeshwar receives salvation. Kushavarta, a sacred lake in the temple area, is the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in the peninsula. Brahmagiri, Gangadwar, Parashuram Temple, Caves of 108 Shivalingams, Indra Tirtha, Ahilya Sangam Tirtha, Bilwa Tirtha, and Gautama Tirtha are places that can be visited at Trimbakeshwar. There are many ashrams in the art of Hindu living, Ashtanga Yoga. This Pilgrimage is also famous for religious rituals like Narayan Nagbali, Kalasarp Shanti, Tripindi ritual, etc.
Temple Opening Time: 5:30 AM to 9 PM
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 1 to 2 Hrs
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 1 to 2 Hrs
2. Jejuri Temple
(Tehsil Purandar- Pune, Maharashtra)
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| Jejuri Temple
In the distance of 48 km from Pune Junction, Jejuri is a city and a municipality located to the southeast of Pune city. Known as Khandoba Temple, Jejuri city is known as one of the most sacred temples in Maharashtra and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pune. The Jejuri Khandoba Temple is dedicated to Lord Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand in this area. Lord Khandoba is an important god worshiped by the oldest tribal Dhangar in Maharashtra. It is believed that Khandoba is the God of Sakamabhakti, the God who fulfills all the desires of the devotees and Jejuri is famous for its old lamp wreath.
The idol of Sri Khandoba contained inside the temple is very beautiful. Three weapons are kept in the Jeju temple, one is a sword, one is a damaru and one is a paral. They are magnificent, exquisite and have added historical significance. Sword competition is held every year on the occasion of Dussehra at the temple. Most of the time the sword of the temple is held high and declared as the winner. It draws people from all over the state to celebrate the Bandara festival. The Lord Khandoba Temple in Jejuri is built on a hill and has a good view today. A series of climb approximately 200 steps to reach is required to enter the womb. On both sides of the main entrance of the temple are various statues of elephants. In the middle of the whole flat plateau on the hill is surrounded by stones, among which is the Khandoba Temple. The entire courtyard is surrounded by arched walls, with cypress pillars and elegant balconies with elegant cusped arches. This room has three gates and the temple faces east. The outermost part is an arched portico consisting of a square tent and a garbhagriha.
Temple Opening Time: 6 AM to 8 PM Entry Fees: No Entry Fees Duration: 1 to 2 Hrs |
3. Saptashrungi Devi Temple
(Nashik, Maharashtra)
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| Saptashrungi Devi Temple |
Saptashringi Devi Temple (Vani) is located 60 km from Nashik in the state of Maharashtra. According to tradition, the Goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini lives within the top of the seven mountains. And the Sapta implies seven and the shrung is peak. This temple is situated in Nanduri, Kalwan taluka, a little town close Nashik in India. The Saptashrungi Devi Temple is an important part of the "three and a half Shaktipeeth" (seat of the Hindu Goddess) in Nashik. The temple is also among the 51 Shakti Peethas situated in the Indian subcontinent and is where one of Sati's (Lord Shiva's wife) appendages, her right arm is accounted for to have fallen. This is half shaktipeeth of the three and a half Shaktipeeth in Maharashtra.
The goddess of the temple took the form of a Durga to kill Mahishasura, the buffalo demon who had a difficult time in the universe. After that battle, the goddess settled here and a sanctum has been built that is closed to public viewing in that space. The Saptashringi Devi is decorated with valuable stones and cloak which have been giving by devotees as a thanksgiving offering. There are 500 steps to the temple which has a community hall and a gallery for the devotees to stand in the queue. Throughout the year, a large number of devotees visit this place all over India. A mountainous area, the temple will offer some stunning views of the landscape surrounding the temple. There will be a facility to reach the temple or temple using funicular trolleys ropeway soon at the temple of the Saptashrungi Devi. At the beginning of the temple, the temple administration is now appearing live online darshan and the live stream is available for free.
Temple Opening Time: 6 AM to 9 PM
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 2 Hrs
Temple Opening Time: 6 AM to 9 PM
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 2 Hrs
4. Shani Shingnapur
(Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra)
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| Shani Shingnapur Temple
The Shani Shingnapur is located in Shinganapur village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra and this is the popular temple of Saturn and the Hindu god of planet Saturn. Therefore, the name Shani Shinganapur Temple fell. In the distance of 72 km from Shirdi and 44 km from Ahmednagar, Saturn Shinganapur or Sonai is a village in Nevasa taluka in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. This village is famous for the popular temple of Shani Mandir of Shanadeva Mahadeva, which belongs to the planet, Shani. It is one of the most popular temples in India and also famous pilgrimage places to visit near Pune.
The idol of Lord Shanidev in Shingnapur temple is self-made and this temple is believed to be a wake-up place, which means that there is still a deity in the temple. Lord Shani Temple consists of two and a half feet tall black rocks, which have been installed on an open-air- platform, which symbolizes Saturn. A trident is placed beside the image and to the south side is a Nandi (bull) image. In front are small images of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman. This temple has 30-45000 visitors a day and those who reach around three lakhs (ie three hundred thousand) on the Amavasya (day of the new moon), believe that the most auspicious day is to please Lord Shani. On this day, the village holds a fair in honor of the deity. A big celebration is held on the new moon days that fall on Saturday. The devotees bathed the image of Saturn with water and oil and offered flowers to them. On the day of Jatra, a palanquin procession is held on Saturday. Other celebrations incorporate the birthday of Shani, Shani Jayanti. There are no doors in the entire village around the Shani Shinganapur temple and Villagers believe that Shanadeva punishes anyone who tries to steal.
According to folklore, about 150 years ago, a large black slab floated on the water, which was noticed by local shepherds when they drained the water. At the point when one of them touched it with a pointed pole, blood started flowing from it. That night, Lord Shanesvara appeared in the dream of a devout shepherd and told that he wished to stay in the same village without roofing himself. In return, he promised that the village would never be afraid of theft. No theft or robbery was reported till 2010 and again one theft was reported in 2011. And some who have tried to steal have died vomiting blood within minutes of their act and before they could cross the boundary. It is said that many suffer from various kinds of punishment, including chronic illness, mental imbalance and so on.
Temple Opening Time: 24 Hrs
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 4 Hrs
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5. Moreshwar Temple
(Pune, Maharashtra)
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| Moreshwar Temple
Shri Moreshwar Temple is located from Jejuri at 17 km and Pune at 65 km and this temple is also called ShriMayureshwar Temple. Mayureshwar or Moreshwar Temple is situated on the Karha river in Morgaon village. The temple, which looks like a small fort from a distance, is in Baramati taluka in Pune district of Maharashtra. This temple is considered to be the first temple of the AshtaVinayak temples of Shriganesha and one of the popular pilgrimage sites in Pune. The peacock was formerly compensated for by the size of this peacock and hence it is known as Morgaon (Peacock) and this region is also called the Bhuswananda. The exact date of construction of this temple is not unknown, but it is believed to belong to Ganapati saint MoryaGosavi. The deity has three eyes, is seated and his trunk is turned towards the left.
Lord Mayureshwar (Lord Ganesha), the eminent deity of this temple is also known as Lord Moreshwar. It was made to the trunk towards the left of a mixture of five metals. Lord Ganesha is pictured armed with a spear, while Cobra is surrounded by ahead. The eyes and the navel of the god are studded with valuable precious diamonds. Other important deities of this temple are Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Brahma, Lord Vignesh, Chintamani, Nandi, and Nagna- Bhairav. The Moreshwar temple flourished because of the protection of the Peshwa rulers and the descendants of MoryaGosavi. This temple is built of black stone and has four gates. The temple has four minarets and a wall about 50 feet high. There is a 6-foot rat at the entrance to the temple, a vehicle of Ganesh and a statue of a peacock in the temple. The statue of Lord Moreshwar is in the garbhagriha or sanctum in which only the high priest can enter and the statue of Lord Morehwar is facing east. There are 23 idols of Ganesh in the hall of this temple, each representing different types of Gods.
Temple Opening Time: 5 AM to 10 PM Entry Fees: No Entry Fees Duration: 1 to 2 Hrs |
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