Most Famous Temples of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is home to many famous temples that attract millions of pilgrims.
Most Famous temples of Maharashtra
1. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi
Sai Baba temple is located in Shirdi Nashik is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, devotees from all over the world visiting every year.
2. Siddhivinayak Temple – Mumbai
Siddhivinayak temple is located in mumbai Prabhadevi is one of the most popular Ganesh temples in India, lakhs of devotees daily visit.
3. Trimbakeshwar Temple – Nashik
Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and it's near the source of sacred Godavari River.
4. Bhimashankar Temple – Pune district
Bhimashankar temple is also Jyotirlinga temple of Lord Shiva surrounded by lush forests and wildlife sanctuary.
5. Grishneshwar Temple – Aurangabad
Grishneshwar temple also a Jyotirlinga temple located near Ellora Caves UNESCO site. Ancient temple with deep spiritual significance.
6. Pandharpur Vitthal Temple – Solapur district
Pandharpur vittal temple is dedicated to Lord Vitthal Vithoba and Rukmini. It is the center of the Warkari tradition during Ashadhi Ekadashi.
7. Mahalakshmi Temple – Kolhapur
Mahalaxmi temple is one of the Shakti Peethas dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. It's a pilgrimage site for devotees of the Goddess.
8. Tulja Bhavani Temple – Tuljapur, Osmanabad
Tulja Bhavani temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhavani considered the family deity of many Maratha families. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a great devotee of Tulja Bhavani.
9. Renuka Devi Temple – Mahur, Nanded
Renuka Devi temple is one of the important Shakti Peethas. It is dedicated to Goddess Renuka, mother of Lord Parashurama.
10. Jejuri Khandoba Temple – Pune district
Jejuri Khandoba temple is dedicated to Lord Khandoba, temple is famous for its vibrant celebrations with turmeric powder Bhandara.
These temples are not just places of worship but also cultural and landmarks of Maharashtra.