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ALANDI : An
association with Saint Dnyaneshwar halos Alandi, a
township on the banks of Indrayani River, also
called as Devachi Alandi in Pune
District. Dnyaneshwar, the author of
Dnyaneshwari lived and attained samadhi in Alandi
at the tender age of twenty-one. Two melas are
held here annually: on Ashadhi and Kartiki
Ekadashi, the eleventh days of Ashadh and Kartik
(Hindu months). Places of interest and worship are
the sacred samadhi of Dnyaneshwar Siddhabet in
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SHEGAON :
Shegaon,
a municipal town in Khamgaon Teshsil is famous for the
Samadhi of Shri Gajanan Maharaja mystic saint as popular
as Saibaba of Shirdi. You'll see a large number of
pilgrims here, some coming from distant parts of Western
Maharashtra, Vidarbha. Allegorically, Shegaon can be
described as the Pandharpur of Vidarbha. Thousands of
devotees pay their respects at the Samadhi every thousands
of devotees pay their respects at the Samadhi every
Thursday, which is regarded as a special day. See the
temple of Shri Ram, also constructed in the premises of
the shrine. If you visit Shegaon on Ram Navami in Chaitra
and on Rushi Panchmi in Bhadrapada month of the Hindu
Calendar, you can also attend the fairs held here on these
occasions.
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visit to Nashik temple by Hindus is considered as a visit
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RAMKUND
: Prabhu
ShriRamchandra stayed in Nasik during his 14 Years VANVASA
period. HE use to take Bath at this place, thus it is
recognised as RAMKUND. The same place is a part of KUMBHMELA, which comes after every 12 Years.Located near
Nashik-Road Station, just 7 kms from the city.
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MUKTIDHAM
: The Muktidham Temple is pure whiteLocated near Nashik-Road
Station, just 2 Kms, the color signifying holiness and
peace. White Makrana marble was used to build this temple
which has very unusual architecture. Unique to this temple
are the 18 chapters of the Gita written on the walls.
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KALARAM TEMPLE
: This temple was built in 1794 and is similar in its
architectural design to the nearby Trimbakeshwar Temple.
The temple is 70 feet in height and was the brainchild of
Gopikabai Peshwa. It was built with black stone from the
mines of Ramsej Hill. The temple is surrounded by several
smaller temples such as the Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple
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PANDAVLENI CAVES
: The Pandavleni Caves are located on a tableland on
Trivashmi Hill. Built by Jain kings these Caves are around
2000 years old. There are some 24 Caves that were home to
Jain saints such as Tirthankara Vrishabdeo, Veer
Manibhadraji, and Ambikadevi.
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COIN
MUSEUM
: The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies
was established here in 1980. Located in the scenic
surroundings of Anjneri Hill, the institute is the only
one of its kind in Asia. The museum has a well-documented
record of the history of Indian numismatics.
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TRIBAKESHWAR
: The village of Trimbak, 36 kms from Nashik, is famous
for the Trimbakeshwar Temple and as the source of the
Godavari River. Trimbakeshwar enshrines one of the 12
jyotirlingas dedicated to Shiva and this one is considered
to be the main jyotirlinga.
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BHIMASHANKAR :
Bhimashankar is the temple containing one of the five
Jyotirlingas found in Pune Dist. Maharashtra. Nana Fadnis,
an eminent statesman of the Peshwa days, constructed the
beautiful Shiva Temple at Bhimashankar. The wooden
entrance of the temple is beautifully carved. On
Mahashivratri day, over 20,000 devotees attend a special
religious fair. Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful
scenery and an all-around vibrant atmosphere. Besides the
Shiva Temple and the dense forest surrounding it, you can
also visit Bombay Point, Gupta Bhimashankar: the origin of
Bhima River, Hanuman Tank and Nagphani Point. |
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SHANISHINGANAPUR :
Shani is
the son of Sun (Surya) is famous God in Shinganapur. A
specialty of Shinganapur is there are no doors to the
houses. Shri Shani Dev protects people from thieves.
Shanishinganapur is one more religious place in
Ahmednagar-Nagar Dist. It is on the east of the Nagar
Manmad Road. Rahuri is 50 Km. from Shirdi, &
Shanishinganapur is located at south on Nagar Manmad Road.
Shinganapur is Sub verb of Sonai is to the east 16 Kms.
from Rahuri. S.T. Buses & private cars are available for
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DAULATABAD
: Rising
dramatically over 600 ft above the Deccan plain is the
arresting sight of Daulatabad. Once known as Devgiri, this
fort served as the head quarters of the powerful Yadava
rulers. In the 13th century, Mohammed bin Tughlak, the
Sultan of Delhi, made it his capital and renamed it
Daulatabad, or City of Fortune.
One of
the world's best preserved forts of medieval times,
surviving virtually unaltered, Daulatabad still displays
many of the internal contrivances that made it invincible.
A series of secret, quizzical subterranean passages lie
amidst the fort. Its defense systems comprised
fortifications of double and even triple rows of massive
walls. A fortress conquered only by treachery!
The most
notable structures at Daulatabad are the Chand Minar, Jami
Masjid and royal palaces. The tapering 30-metre high tower
of the Chand Minar is divided into four storeys, and was
faced with glazed tiles and carved motifs. The Minar
probably served as a prayer hall or a victory monument in
its time. The Jami Masjid was a mosque built by the Khilji
ruler of Delhi, Qutubuddin Mubarak. The palaces consist of
spacious halls, pavilions and courtyards.
The fort is open till 6 pm.
Getting there:
Aurangabad is the gateway to the region, and is generally
where you would arrive or depart from. Aurangabad airport
is conveniently located, around 10 kms east of the town,
and is directly air-linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and
Udaipur. Aurangabad is well connected to Mumbai and other
cities. There are two trains that depart daily from
Mumbai. The Tapovan Express leaves Mumbai early morning
arriving in Aurangabad by late afternoon, while the
Devgiri Express is an overnight train. Daulatabad Fort can
be accessed by private taxi or by the local bus that runs
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ELLORA CAVES :
Dating
back to the 2nd BC and artistically built over a few
centuries, the Caves of Maharashtra have an extraordinary
appeal and aura. Nestled in the formidable Sahayadri
Mountain Range, these caves have been home to monks of
different religions. Be it the paintings in the Ajanta
caves or the sculpture of the Ellora caves, or the divine
presence in the Elephanta caves, the visitors have always
and will always continue to be spellbound. These caves
offer a visit that is truly unforgettable. A visit that
will induce a sense of discovery, a discovery of the self,
and of the divine.
Getting there
:
Aurangabad is the gateway to the region, and is generally
where you would arrive or depart from. Aurangabad airport
is conveniently located, around 10 kms east of the town,
and is directly air-linked to Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and
Udaipur. Aurangabad is well connected to Mumbai and other
cities. There are two trains that depart daily from
Mumbai. The Tapovan Express leaves Mumbai early morning
arriving in Aurangabad by late afternoon, while the
Devgiri Express is an overnight train. Caves can be
accessed by private taxi or by the local bus that runs
between Aurangabad and Ellora. |
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