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Bhadra Maruti
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple is one of the few where the idol of the Lord is found in a reclined posture. Good for: God Lovers Entry fee: no entry fee Timings: All days of the week 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM How to Reach: The temple is located in Khuldabad,…
Shani Temple (Shingnapur)
A little village settled in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, 65 km away from Shirdi, Shani Shinganapur is believed to be the home of Lord Shaneshwara (the personification of the planet Saturn). The place is visited by devotees coming in to pay respect to the Mighty Lord Shanidev. The belief of the local people in…
Abdul Baba Cottage
A visit to this tiny cottage will be equal to a trip back in time. You will have the golden opportunity to witness the old but carefully preserved collection of various pictures of things that were once used by Sai Baba and Abdul Baba, a famous devotee of Sai Baba. In fact, he was the…
Catholic Church
Another beautiful evidence of the British rule in this area, the Holy Cross Church has lost much of its former glory. Yet, the church, also known as the “church in the hills”, continues to attract many visitors, owing to the fascinating stained-glass windows and the old world charm surrounding the church. The building of the…
Shankar Temple
Housing a self-appearing or “swayambhoo” Mahalinga of Lord Shiva, this temple is a prominent one for Hindus. It is also called Trigunatmaka, which signifies the trio of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesha, who are embodied in the Mahalinga and are the temple’s presiding deities. The Mahalinga here is in the shape of a Rudraksha, unique and…
Panchganga Mandir
Constructed at the confluence of five rivers, Krishna, Venna, Savitri, Koyna and Gayatri, this temple is a site of major religious importance and is thronged by devotees all through the year. The temple has a beautifully carved gaumukhi, out of which the waters of the five rivers flow. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna…
Parvati Hill Temples
Situated on a hilltop, the beautiful temple offers an amazing view of the entire city. Devoted to Goddess Parvati and Lord Devdeveshwar, the temple is a unique blend of architecture and divinity. No wonder, it is flocked by devotees all through the day. As it is located at a height of 260 feet, you will…
Mahabaleshwar Temple
The Mahabali or Mahabaleshwar Temple is another example of the Maratha heritage of Mahabaleshwar. Built by the Chanda Rao More dynasty in the 16th century, the temple is built in the South Indian Hemadanta style of architecture. The temple is enclosed by a 5 feet wall and is divided into two areas, the inner and…
Neelkantheshwar Temple
Perched on a beautiful hillock, Neelkantheshwar temple in Pune calls for a wonderful weekend getaway. You will be spellbound by the sweeping views as soon as you reach the hilltop. Get ready for a 45 minutes steep climb for reaching the famous Shiva Temple No vehicles are allowed and the only way is walking. You…
Vallabhgad Fort
Vallabhgad is situated near village Hargaapur. To reach Hargaapur, we need to take a diversion on Kolhapur – Belgaon Highway, about 3 km after Sankeshwar stop. From Hargaapur, we can reach the top of the fort in 15 minutes. Type : Hill forts District : Belgaon Fascinating Spots : On the fort, there is an ancient temple…