Ramling Temple, Yedshi, Maharashtra

Ramling Temple, Yedshi, Maharashtra

Ramling Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Yedshi Village in Dharashiv Taluk in Osmanabad (Dharashiv) District in the Indian State of Maharashtra. The temple is situated in the Yedshi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Legends

Ramling:

As per legend, Lord Rama had installed the Shiva Linga of this temple during the Vanavasa in search of his wife Sita. As the Linga was installed by Lord Rama, it came to be called as Ramling. It is also believed that Lord Rama created the waterfall situated near the temple with his arrow for providing water to the devotees visiting this temple.

Jatayu:

As per legend, Jatayu attacked Ravana, the demon king of Lanka at this place while Ravana was carrying away Sita by force. However, Jatayu lost the battle and died at the hands of Ravana. Hence, this temple has a shrine for Jatayu for his valiant efforts.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and is situated in a valley The temple is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains from all sides. The temple is situated at lower elevation and can be reached after descending down around 60 steps. The temple consists of sanctum, sabha mandapa and an open courtyard. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Ramling in the form of Shiva Linga. There is a shrine dedicated to Jatayu can be seen in the temple premises. There is a small waterfall situated behind the temple. The top of the waterfall can be reached after a small trek.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Yedshi, 3.5 Kms from Yedshi Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Yedshi Railway Station, 15 Kms from Dharashiv Railway Station, 22 Kms from Dharashiv, 34 Kms from Barshi, 73 Kms from Latur, 220 Kms from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Airport and 261 Kms from Pune Airport. The temple is situated on the Barshi to Latur route. Regular buses are available from Barshi, Dharashiv and Latur.

Location

Mahadev Temple, Mangeri, Maharashtra

Mahadev Temple, Mangeri, Maharashtra

Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at the top of the Mangeri Mahadev Mountain in Sangrampur Taluk in Buldhana District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This temple is situated in the midst of the Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary. The temple is situated in a small cave. This temple opens only once a year on the third Monday of Shravan.

An annual procession is taken out during the Shravan month of Marathi calendar. It is said that Sonaji Maharaj of Sonala had spent considerable amount of time here. The temple is about one hour’s trek from the Mangeri Mahadev Forest Camp. The Mangeri Mahadev Forest Camp can be reached after a trek of about two hours from the Shemba forest Camp of the forest department.

Connectivity

The Shemba forest Camp is located at about 9 Kms from Sonala, 35 Kms from Telhara, 36 Kms from Jalgaon Jamod, 43 Kms from Akot, 43 Kms from Akot Railway Station and 286 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The Shemba forest Camp is situated at about 9 Kms to the north of Sonala on Akot to Jalgaon Jamod route.

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Hanuman Temple, Wari, Maharashtra

Hanuman Temple, Wari, Maharashtra

Hanuman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Anjaneya located in Wari Village in Telhara Taluk in Akola District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The temple is situated on the banks of the Wan River. The Temple is located on the border of Akola, Amravati, and Buldhana Districts. The temple is said to have been built in 1644 CE by Samarth Ramdas Swami, the Guru of Maratha Emperor Shivaji Maharaj. The temple complex covers an area of about one acre. The sanctum enshrines an image of Hanuman. There is a shrine dedicated to Lord Rama in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 8 Kms from Warkhed, 27 Kms from Telhara, 35 Kms from Akot, 35 Kms from Akot Railway Station, 38 Kms from Jalgaon Jamod and 278 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The temple is situated at about 8 Kms to the north of Warkhed on Akot to Jalgaon Jamod route.

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