Pune to Sade teen Shakti Peeth

Mahalaxmi temple at Kolhapur

Mahalaxmi temple is situated in city of Kolhapur on the banks of Panch Ganga river. The temple belongs to 7th century was built by rulers of Chalukya dynasty. Afterward also temple is rebuilt by other monarchs. This temple is known as to be one of 51 Shakti Peethas (the Goddess of Power). Mahalaxmi is believed to be consort of Lord Venkateshwar of Tirupati. The idol of Goddess Mahalaxmi is decorated by crown made out of gold and gem stones and other golden Jewellery. Four times Arati is offered to Goddess Mahalaxmi.

Tulajabhavani temple at Tulajapur Tulajabhavani temple is located at Tulajapur in Osmanabad district. Tulajabhavani was family diety of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is said that she blessed him and gifted him a sword as a boon. The temple has very big premises. It has two holy pond and other different temples. The idol of Tulajabhavani is believed “swayambu” means self manifested. Here Gudipadwa, Nvaratri and Makar Sankranti are the celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and devotion.

Renuka Mata At Mahurgad Mahurgad is situated in Nanded district. The Goddes worshiped here as Renuka mata. According to Hindu mythology she is motherof Parashurama, reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Goddess is family deity of many people in Maharashtra. Navatra is one of the famous festival celebrated here. Mahur is also birth place of Lord Dattatreya. Other than Renuka Mata temples od Dattatrya, Anasuya Mata and Parashurama are aso here.

Saptashringi Mata at Vani Saptashringi is one of the Sade Teen Shaktipeethas. It is regard as half Shaktipeetha among them. It is situated near Nasik . The temple is placed on seven hills so Goddess is called as “Saptashringi Mata” which literally means mother of seven peaks them. During Pooja, the Goddess is decorated with golden ornaments and beautiful attire. In the month of Chaitra a big festival is celebrated here, which is witnessed by thousands of devotees.