maharastra

Important Temples In Maharastra

Ballaleshwar Pali Temple:

Location:Raigad,Maharastra.

About:

Ballaleshwar Pali temple is one of the eight Astha vinayaka temples located in Maharashtra. It is situated 30 km away from Karjat in Raigad district and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Balleshwar is another form of Ganesha which is the only incarnation to be known by his devotee’s name. The idol of Ganesha sits on a stone facing east and its eyes and navels contain diamonds. The god here is known for swiftly responding to the wishes and prayers his devotee bring to him day on day, thronging the gates with hope and gratitude.

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Tryambakeshwar Shiva Temple:

Location:Trimbakeshwar,Maharastra.

About:

Tryambakeshwar Shiva temple is an ancient temple located in the Triambakeshwar tehsil in the Nashik district. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It probably aces the maharashtra famous temples list. The temple has a sacred pond which is the source of the Godavari River. The major festival celebrated in the temple is Shiva Ratri. The temple is itself built in beautiful black stone and has intricate carvings worth spending time admiring. The nearby area is kept clean and there are food stalls around with vada paw and pakodas usually quite delicious. Aim to get a VIP pass for something around 200 INR for a special quicker darshan.

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Tulja Bhavani Temple:

Location:Tuljapur,Maharastra.

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Tulja Bhavani temple located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhavani and is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of goddess Durga. The goddess is also known as Amba. The main idol is 3 feet tall and made of granite. The temple was built in the 12th century. There is also a temple dedicated to Markandeya Rishi and a temple of Goddess Annapurna in the main complex. Every morning at 5, there’s a ritual of playing the drums in Nagarkhana very loudly which is a call for prayer to devotees. The temple celebrates Khandenavami and Dussehra. It is said that the royal families of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka are staunch devotees of Tulja Bhavani.

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Babulnath Temple:

Location:Mumbai,Maharastra.

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Babulnath temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on a small hillock near Girgaum Chowpatty. It is one of the oldest places of worship in Mumbai. The main deity in the temple is a Babul tree which is considered a form of Lord Shiva. The temple is actually in quite a serene setting. It is 1000 feet above sea level and with the background of the nearby gushing Arabian Sea. So if you want to find a tranquil break in Mumbai, the Babulnath temple is quite apt. The temple has a flight of stairs to reach the Shivlinga and obtain blessings from the Lord. One can also use the elevator to reach the top. Maha Shivaratri is the most popular annual festival here when lakhs of devotees come to the temple to offer their prayers.

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