Elephanta Caves Temple, Kailash Temple, Girijaatmaja Vinayak, Siddhivinayak Temple, Varadvinayak, Mumbadevi Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur, Balalji Temple, Kapaleshwar Temple, Muktidham Temple, Dattatreya Temple, Trimbakeshwar Temple and Sai Baba Temple at Shirdi are the most famous ones. Adulation of God and celebration of various religious festivals throughout the year make Maharashtra a very colorful state.
The Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur was built in 600 AD by the Chalukyas. This temple is dedicated towards the Hindu Goddess Laxmi and is believed to be one of the six sites of Shakti where one can fulfill their desires.
Aurangabad has many temples and shrines. Kailash Temple, built in the 8th century is famous all over the world for its exquisite construction. Kailash Temple is the world’s largest monolithic architecture carved on one piece of rock.
Siddhivinayak Temple is located near the Prabhadevi area of Mumbai. The Bhima River near the temple flowing southwards does not make any sound while flowing. Thousands of visitors come here to witness this mysterious creation of nature.
The most unusual part of Siddhivinayak Temple is that the trunk of the Ganesh statue is twisted to the right, which is not often found on Ganesh idols. Located in Pravadevi this temple was built of black stone on the site of a 200 year old temple.
Sage Sai Baba is believed to have lived in Shirdi till his death. The Sai Baba Temple at Shirdi is built on his memory for thousands of visitors to offer prayer to this Sage. This is an important pilgrimage place in India.
Getting there:
Buses, Private cars and taxis, are all available. Frequent train services are available from Aurangabad and Mumbai and also other cities of Maharashtra. Package tours to these Temples are also available. Airports are also there in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.
