The state of Maharashtra is not merely a tourist destination
that has plenty to offer in terms of historical and cultural
heritage dating back to the ancient times. Maharashtra has
a score of pilgrimage destination ranging from the pilgrimage
destinations that center around mythology and mythological
figures (e.g. Nasik; Warkar, Pune), those celebrating the
achievements of their religious leaders and reformers (Shirdi,
Haji Ali Shrine) to the new age pilgrimage destinations such
as the Osho Commune at Pune.
Tourism of Central India offers specialized travel packages
for your tour of the pilgrimage destinations in Maharashtra.
Pilgrimage Destinations in Maharashtra that you ought to
visit on your tour:
Nasik
Shirdi
Haji Ali Shrine
Siddhivinayak Temple
Alandi
Trimbakeshwar
Nasik Pilgrimage Destination in Maharashtra
One of the four sites of Kumbh Mela that is held once in
every 12 years, it is also known as the place where Lord Ram
spent 14 years of exile. A confluence of faiths, it is home
to numerous temples (Ram Kala Mandir and Ram Kund) and fortresses
that are a landmark of Maharashtran cities and towns.
Shirdi Pilgrimage Destination in Maharashtra
Shirdi, near Nasik, is the most important pilgrimage destination
in Maharashtra for the worshipers of Sai Baba. Sai Baba was
a saint who preached religious tolerance and universal brotherhood.
It is also believed that he had magical curative powers that
could cure any ailment especially in those who had unflinching
faith in him. Other places of interest around Shirdi include
Dwarkamani Mosque, Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir,
Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori Ashram
that you can visit on your tour of pilgrimage destinations
in Maharashtra.
Haji Ali Shrine in Maharashtra
Built to honor the accomplishments of the Muslim Saint Haji
Ali, the shrine and the saint's mausoleum can be accessed
only during the low tide as it famously built far into the
sea and is connected to the shore by a narrow strip of walkway.
Siddhivinayak Temple in Maharashtra
Rebuilt on the site of a 200-year-old temple in the Prabha
Devi area of Mumbai, Siddhivinayak Temple in Maharashtra is
dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesh. The peculiarity of
Lord Ganesh's idol at the temple is the direction in which
his trunk turns. Usually it is in the left direction, but
on your tour of the Siddhivinayak Temple in Maharashtra, you
will notice that his trunk prefers to move in the other direction.
Alandi Pilgrimage Destination in Maharashtra
Alandi, where saint Dnyaneshwar attained samadhi at 21 years
of age is a pilgrimage site set on the banks of the Indrayani
River. It is frequented most during the two annual fairs of
Ashadhi and Karthiki Ekadashi. On your tour of pilgrimage
destinations in Maharashtra, you should visit the sacred samadhi
of Dnyaneshwar and the Vithoba-Rakhumai Temple.
Trimbakeshwar Pilgrimage Destination in Maharashtra
Near to Nasik, the village of Trimbak is famous for the Trimbakeshwar
Temple (dedicated to lord Trimbakeshwar) and the pious Godavari
River. It is a significant pilgrimage destination in India
because of its status as the main Jyotirlinga of the 12 known
Jyotirlingas in India. You can also dip in the holy waters
of Godavari River and Kushavarta Teertha to absolve your sins
and attend the Monday morning prayers and the Shivratri Festival,
as many devotees do, on your tour of the pilgrimage destinations
in Maharashtra.
Tourism of Central India can also customize your tour to the
pilgrimage destinations in Maharashtra, to include other holy
places in Maharashtra such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves,
Dehu, Jejuri, Ashta Vinayak, Bhimashankar and many other places.
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and travel packages for Pilgrimage Destinations in Maharashtra.
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