Shree Martand Devsansthan, Jejuri — Attraction in Maharashtra

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The Khandoba temple is located in Jejuri, which lies to the southeast of the Pune city of Maharashtra. The town is known for one of the most revered temples in the state, the Khandobachi Jejuri.The temple is dedicated to Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba is regarded as the 'God of Jejuri' and is held in great reverence by the Dhangars. The temple was the site of a historic treaty between Tarabai and Balaji Bajirao on 14 September 1752.

Every Somavati Amavasya (new moon that falls on a Monday), devotees of Khandoba gather at the magnificent Jejuri temple with tonnes of turmeric, smearing it on each other and throwing it all around amid energetic singing and dancing. The temple-town earned the ‘Sonyachi Jejuri’ (golden Jejuri) tag, thanks to this colourful...

Temple is really nice, usually crowded during weekends and holidays, festival. If you want good to have good darshan I suggest you hire a Brahmin available there, they help you give proper darshan and let and Pooja for minimal amount around Rs.501-751. There is chappal stand available for free. Have to climb something around 200-300 steps or you can take vehicle up as well there is a road from sideway, just drive slowly as the road has no...

Very nice place. You will feel the holiness of the place once you reach there. Even after driving in traffic and climbing approx 350 stairs, once I reached there I felt energetic and calm. It is really a must visit place for persons who are inclined towards spirituality, and you specially have to visit on Sunday even when there will be huge rush. This is the day when you will get the real feel of Jejuri and...