Motha Maruti Temple, Lonar — Attraction in Lonar (M Cl)

Outside Lonar city, near Ambar Lake, this is the oldest sleeping Hanuman temple found by Govind Bhikaji Kanitkar (Buwa). This is a unique idol with magnetic stone. It is believed that the stone came out at the time of creation of Lonar crator naturally. There is a small Devi/godess idol at the feet of Lord Hanuman, which is a symbolic representation of Ahirawan and Mahirawan story. The size of the sleeping idol is approximately 8.25x4.25 feet. At the head of the idol, there are small idols of Lord Rama,...

Ambar Lake There is a small circular depression at a distance of around 700m from the main lake, believed to be caused by a splinter of the meteor that hit the ground to also make a crater. There is a Sleeping Maruti temple near this lake, with the idol made of rock believed to be highly magnetic. The water from Ambar lake is being drained by local farmers. This lake is sometimes also called as Chhota (little)...

A unique temple of Hanuman where he is found lying in inclined position. The hanuman vigrah is big. It is said to be made from the meteoric rock of lonar crater.

The temple is owned by a family but it is open to public. There is also a big shivling.

The environment exudes extreme peace and spiritual energy. It is a must visit place...