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Tulja Bhavani Temple

Tulja Bhavani

Location: Jijamata Nagar, Tuljapur, Maharashtra 413601, Osmanabad, Maharashtra

 

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Tuljabhavani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani. It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is con sidered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas.The second among the 'Shaktipeeths' is Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur. It is the family deity of the Bhosale Royal family, the Yadavs and of countless numbers of families belonging to different castes. The founder of the Maratha kingdom, Shivaji Maharaj always visited the temple to seek her blessings. It is believed that the Goddess gave him a sword - 'the Bhawani sword' - for success in his expeditions. The idol of Goddess Tulja Bhawani is believed by her devotees to be `swayambhu` ("self-manifested" or "that which is created by its own accord"). The high granite idol is three-foot tall, with eight arms holding weapons, and bearing the head of the slain demon Mahishasura. The Goddess is also known as Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita and Amba.The Goddess is kuldevi (clan goddess) for Maratha clans of Maharashtra. .. Read More

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Daily Ritual

Daily Ritual

Description: Charantirtha (sacred water ritual of goddess feet and mouth.The puja performed is at 5:30 a.m.At 9 o 'clock in the morning the goddess has a bath of Panchamrut and curd. Honey, banana and sugar is rubbed to the goddess' mouth. The Gomukh (holy pond of the .. Read More

             

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Working Hours: 05:00am to 11:00pm

General festivals

Dussera

Dussera

Date: 19-10-2018

Description: Ajabali On Khandenavami and Dussera festival, animals are sacrificed in the honor of the goddess. It is believed that about 10,000 animals are sacrificed every year. Although other communities take p art in the ritual, the actual slaughtering of goats is .. Read More

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Gudi Padva

Gudi Padva

Date : 06-04-2019 (05:00 am to 11:00 pm)

The important festivals celebrated are Gudi Padva in the month of Chaitra, Shriral Sashti, Lalita Panchami, Makara Sankranti and Rathasaptami. The deity is taken out in procession on Tuesdays. Navarat ri is also celebrated with great fanfare. .. Read More

Transport - Travel

From Solapur (Distance: 48.00 Kilometers)

  • Bus : Bus to Tuljapur
  • Private Hire : Indica,Innova

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Nearby Attractions

  • Akkalkot
  • Akkalkot was the home to Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj, a 19th-century saint who is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.Swami Maharaj lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of his disciple Cholappa, where his samadhi (tomb) and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which is known the Vatavruksh Mandir since it encloses the banyan tree beneath which the swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers.
  • 65.00 KM

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