The Laxmi Narsimha Temple (Marathi: श्री लक्ष्मी नृसिंह देवस्थान) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an Avatar of Vishnu, located in western India, in Pune district of the state of Maharashtra. The temple is located at the confluence of Bhima river and Nira river, at the south eastern tip of Pune district, in Indapur taluka. Shri Narsimha of Nira Narsingpur is the family deity of many people from Maharashtra the prominent ones being the families of the current Chief Minister of […]
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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Ranjangaon Ganpati, Pune
Ranjangaon Ganpati is one among the Ashtavinayak, celebrating eight instances of legends related to Ganesha. This temple’s Ganpati idol was inaugurated and donated by the “Khollam” family, a goldsmith family based in Ranjangaon. The temple was built between the 9th and 10th century. The main temple looks like it was built in the Peshwa period. Nagarkhana is situated above the […]
Ganesha Temple, Pune
Shri Mayureshwar Mandir (Marathi: श्री मयूरेश्वर मंदीर) or Shri Moreshwar Temple(Marathi: श्री मोरेश्वर मंदीर) is a Hindu temple (mandir) dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. It is located in Moragaon (Marathi: मोरगाव) in Pune District, about 65 km away from Pune city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple is the starting and ending point of a pilgrimage of eight revered Ganesha temples called Ashtavinayaka. Architecture Legend / Local […]
Lenyadri, Pune
Lenyadri (Marathi: लेण्याद्री, Leṇyādri), sometimes called Ganesa Lena, Ganesh Pahar Caves, or Suleman Caves, represents a series of about 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves, located about 5km north of Junnar in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Other caves surrounding the city of Junnar are: Manmodi Caves, Shivneri Caves and Tulja Caves. Cave 7, originally a Buddhist vihara, has been adapted as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ganesha. It is one of the Ashtavinayak shrines, a set […]
Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
Khandoba Temple, also known as Jejuri Temple, is located in the Pune district of Maharashtra. The temple is dedicated to Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba is regarded as the ‘God of Jejuri’ and is held in great reverence by the Dhangars. The town is known for being the venue of one of the revered temples […]
Chintamani Temple,Pune
The Chintamani Temple of Theur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. Located 25 km (16 mi) from Pune, the temple is “one of the larger and more famous” of the Ashtavinayaka, the eight revered shrines of Ganesha in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple lore describes how Ganesha retrieved the wish-giving jewel Chintamani for his devotee, the sage Kapila from the greedy […]
Bhuleshwar Temple, Pune
Bhuleshwar is a Hindu temple of Shiva, situated around 45 kilometres from Pune and 10 km from Pune Solapur highway from Yawat. The temple is situated on a hill and was built in the 13th century. There are classical carvings on the walls. It has been declared as a protected monument. The temple is also known for the folk-tale about it, when a bowl […]
Bhimashankar Temple, Pune
Bhimashankar Temple is a Jyotirlinga shrine located 50 km northwest of Khed (alias Rajgurunagar), near Pune, in India. It is located 127 km from Shivajinagar (in Pune) in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri Mountains. Bhīmāshankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna river near Raichur. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are Trimbakeshwarnear Nashik and Grishneshwar. Bhimashakar is the roots of the river Bhima which […]
Baneshwar temple, Pune
Baneshwar is a temple of Shiva located in the village of Nasarapur about 36 km southwest of Pune. It is a pleasant and calm place amidst a jungle. It was recently discovered and hence declared as a small bird sanctuary hosting a decent amount of rare birds with many crowned hornbills seen Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Address Baneshwar Temple Access Road, […]
Kunjal Mata Temple, Nagaur
Kunjal Mata Temple is known as the Kuldevi temple of the village which is named as Deh and previously known as Champawat. And it is believed that the existence Mother Goddess was reveled in the year 1089 AD. There are many stories about this temple is heard and that is why according to the local […]