Yamai Temple, Aundh – The
Temple
The Temple is situated on top of
the hill. The top of the hill can either be reached by climbing 432 steps, starts
at the bottom of the hill or by car using a road. There is a parking available
at the top. The sanctum houses an idol of Yamai (Mahishasura Mardini) in black
stone. It is almost 2 meters high and is in a cross-legged sitting position.
The temple is the family shrine
(Kula Devata) for a large number of Marathi families. The idol has four hands
and is carrying gada, arrow, Trishul and Paan patra. The temple kalash is
adorned with 7 kg solid gold. There is another temple for Yamai Devi located in
the town apart from the one on the hill.
Shri Bhavani Museum:
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