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Ekvira Devi Temple

Ekvira

Location: Ekvira Devi Road, Karla, Maharashtra 410405, Lonavala, Maharashtra

 

More than 5000 *

visit on a day/weekend

Prasadam - Food

The Ekvira Aai Mandir is a Hindu temple located near the Karla Caves near Lonavala in Maharashtra, India. Here, the worship of the goddess Ekvira is carried on right next to the caves, once a center of Buddhism. The temple is a prime spot of worship for the Aagri-Koli People. But along with the Koli (fisherman) folk, Ekvira is worshipped by many some high caste, people especially those belonging to the CKP & Daivadnya Brahmins & somewhat kunbi caste as their presiding family deity, Kuldaivat.Animal sacrifices are also offered in this temple, including the sacrifice of goat / chickens. It is believed that the Goddess has majestic powers.ccording to the legend, this temple was constructed by the Pandavas during their exile in the forest (ara?yav?sam). The Goddess is an avat?r of Renuka Devi. .. Read More

Festivals - Events

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Daily Ritual

Daily Ritual

Description: The temple is located on a hill. One needs to ascend around 500 steps to reach the temple. It is sur rounded by Karla caves, which are now protected by the Archeological department. While the main deity is Ekv?r? M?t?, to her left is Joge?var? Devi. One ge .. Read More

             

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Working Hours: 05:00am to 09:00pm

General festivals

Navratri

Navratri

Date: 10-10-2018

Description: The major festivals celebrated at the Ekvira Temple are the Navratri.Innumerable number of visitors visit the temple every year on these occasions to offer their prayers and adorn the supervising deit y The Navrathri festival is celebrated for nine days.B .. Read More

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Chaitra

Chaitra

Date : 06-04-2019 (04:00 am to 09:00 pm)

Chaitra festival is also another significant festival and is celebrated every year with all the zeal and devotion. .. Read More

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Transport - Travel

From Lonavala (Distance: 11.00 Kilometers)

  • Auto Rikshaw : (Private Auto)
  • Bus : Bus to Karla
  • Taxi/CAB : CAB
  • Private Hire : Indica,Innova
  • Walk to the mandir : 90

Prasadam - Food

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Accomodation - Stay

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Nearby Attractions

  • Lonavala
  • Lonavala is a town and a hill station Municipal Council in Pune district in the Indian State of Maharashtra.[1] It is about 64 kilometres (40 mi) west of modern-day Pune city and 96 kilometres (60 mi) from the city of Mumbai. It is known for its production of the hard candy chikki
  • 11.00 KM

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