Renuka
Temple, Mahur, Maharashtra
Renuka Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Goddess Renuka, located in Mahur town in Nanded
district of Maharashtra, India. The
Temple is considered as one of 51 Shakti Peethas, highly revered temples
throughout South
Asia, that commemorate the location of fallen body parts of the
Hindu deity Sati. Ekaveerika Temple in Mahur is
considered as actual Shakthi Peetha. Three and a half Shakti Peethas (prominent seats of the Hindu Goddess) are
reported in Maharashtra. These four Goddess
temples are Mahalakshmi Temple at Kolhapur, Tulja Bhavani Temple at Tuljapur, Renuka Temple at Mahur (Matripur) and the Sapatashrungi Temple of Vani.
Legends
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History
It is believed that the temple was
constructed by a Yadava king of Devagiri in 12th Century CE.
The Temple
Renuka Devi Temple is situated
on Hill top. The Temple follows Chalukyan and Rashtrakuta architectural styles.
There are about 250 steps for the devotees to climb up in order to the reach
the Temple. Doli facility is available for the convenience of the devotees who
cannot reach the temple on the hill top. The Sanctum houses a head idol of
Renuka Devi. The idol is Swayambhu.
She is adorned with various gold
ornaments such as the golden flower earrings, gold garlands, nose-ring etc.
There are shrines for Ganesha, Siddheshwara, Eknath, Mallikarjuna and
Parashurama in the temple premises. There are many caves in the hills around
Mahur. The breath-taking view of Mahur sprawling beneath and Sahyadri ranges
can be viewed from the Temple.
Festivals
The nine-day Navaratri festival
at the temple is famous for its unique rituals. Thousands of people arrive to
celebrate Navratri at the abode of Renuka Devi. On auspicious occasions like
Navaratris, Datta Poornima; Mahapuja is organised followed by Mahaprasad (Feast
for the Pilgrims). A big fair is held here every year on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4
Kms from Mahur Bus Stand, 50 Kms from Kinwat Railway Station, 108 Kms from Washim
Railway Station, 118 Kms from Hingoli Railway Station, 132 Kms from Nanded, 158
Kms from Amravati, 183 Kms from Akola, 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport and 230 Kms
from Nagpur. Maharashtra State transport buses connect Mahur with Nagpur,
Amravati, Akola, Nanded, Kinwat, Yavatmal and Pusad.
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