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श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिर प्रवेशद्वारे
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिर प्रवेशद्वारे
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिरात प्रवेश करण्यासाठी दोन मोठी प्रवेशद्वारे आहेत. एका प्रवेशद्वारास राजे शहाजी महाद्वार तर दुसर्यास राजामाता जिजाऊ महाद्वार असे नाव देण्यात आले आहे.
Tulja Bhavani Temple
Tulja Bhavani Temple (श्री क्षेत्र तुळजा भवानी देवस्थान) is a Hindu temple of Goddess Bhavani.It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur.The temple was built in c. 12th century CE.The Goddess here is believed to be swayambhu.
The main entrance of the temple bears the name of #Sardar_Nimbalkar. The other two entrances are named after the parents of #Shivaji_Maharaj, that is #Raja_Shahaji, and #Rajmata_Jijavu. As one enters the Sardar Nimbalkar entrance, there is a temple dedicated to Markandeya Rishi on the right. After descending the stairs, one sees the main Tulja Temple. There is yagna kund (Holy Fire pit) in front of this temple.
On the floor near two main gates (Raje Shahaji Mahadwar and Rajmata Jijau main gate), there are two libraries named, Shree Santh Dnyaneshwar Dharmik Library and Shree Tukaram Dharmik Library. After alighting from the stairs, there is `Gomukh Theerth` on the right side and `Kalakh`, also known as `Kallol Theerth` on the left side. Before entering the Sanctum sanctorum of the Goddess, devotees take a dip here in these theerths (Shallow tanks of "holy" water). There are also Amruth Kund and a Datta temple on the premises.A Siddhi Vinayak temple is situated on the left side of the main gate whilst on the right, there is a temple of Aadishakti, Aadimata Matangadevi. A temple of goddess Annapurna is also present in the main complex.
The idol of Goddess Tulja Bhawani is believed by her devotees to be `swayambhu` ("self-manifested" or "that which is created by its own accord"). The high granite idol is three-foot tall, with eight arms holding weapons, and bearing the head of the slain demon Mahishasura. The Goddess a is also known as Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita and Amba.
The Goddess is kuldevi (clan goddess) for #Maratha clans of Maharashtra.
The Goddess is either revered by or is the Family Deity for many castes including Deshastha Brahmin, Carnatic Brahman, Bharbhunja, Burud, Kolhati, Gavli, Jogi, Johar, San Teli, Gavandi, Pangul, Sonar, Lonari, Kasar, Bhute, Kalar and Koli.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulja_Bhavani_Temple
Date Taken: 22/10/2015 10.14PM Thursday
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिर प्रवेशद्वारे
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिर प्रवेशद्वारे
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिरात प्रवेश करण्यासाठी दोन मोठी प्रवेशद्वारे आहेत. एका प्रवेशद्वारास राजे शहाजी महाद्वार तर दुसर्यास राजामाता जिजाऊ महाद्वार असे नाव देण्यात आले आहे.
Tulja Bhavani Temple
Tulja Bhavani Temple (श्री क्षेत्र तुळजा भवानी देवस्थान) is a Hindu temple of Goddess Bhavani.It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur.The temple was built in c. 12th century CE.The Goddess here is believed to be swayambhu.
The main entrance of the temple bears the name of #Sardar_Nimbalkar. The other two entrances are named after the parents of #Shivaji_Maharaj, that is #Raja_Shahaji, and #Rajmata_Jijavu. As one enters the Sardar Nimbalkar entrance, there is a temple dedicated to Markandeya Rishi on the right. After descending the stairs, one sees the main Tulja Temple. There is yagna kund (Holy Fire pit) in front of this temple.
On the floor near two main gates (Raje Shahaji Mahadwar and Rajmata Jijau main gate), there are two libraries named, Shree Santh Dnyaneshwar Dharmik Library and Shree Tukaram Dharmik Library. After alighting from the stairs, there is `Gomukh Theerth` on the right side and `Kalakh`, also known as `Kallol Theerth` on the left side. Before entering the Sanctum sanctorum of the Goddess, devotees take a dip here in these theerths (Shallow tanks of "holy" water). There are also Amruth Kund and a Datta temple on the premises.A Siddhi Vinayak temple is situated on the left side of the main gate whilst on the right, there is a temple of Aadishakti, Aadimata Matangadevi. A temple of goddess Annapurna is also present in the main complex.
The idol of Goddess Tulja Bhawani is believed by her devotees to be `swayambhu` ("self-manifested" or "that which is created by its own accord"). The high granite idol is three-foot tall, with eight arms holding weapons, and bearing the head of the slain demon Mahishasura. The Goddess a is also known as Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita and Amba.
The Goddess is kuldevi (clan goddess) for #Maratha clans of Maharashtra.
The Goddess is either revered by or is the Family Deity for many castes including Deshastha Brahmin, Carnatic Brahman, Bharbhunja, Burud, Kolhati, Gavli, Jogi, Johar, San Teli, Gavandi, Pangul, Sonar, Lonari, Kasar, Bhute, Kalar and Koli.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulja_Bhavani_Temple
Date Taken: 22/10/2015 10.14PM Thursday