11 APRIL 2017 CHAITROSAV MA TULJABHAVANI
Three and a half Shakti Peeth of Goddess Shakti
Tuljapur Bhavani of Tuljapur from district Usmanabad, Ambabai from Kolhapur, Renukamata of Mahurgad, Taluka Kinwat District Nanded and Saptashrungi from Saptashrungagarh, Vani district Nasik are the famed Shakti Peeth of the goddess that are frequented by pilgrims. Navaratra is celebrated as festival of the goddess. People make it a point to visit these places during this festival. Tuesday and Friday and eighth, ninth and fourteenth days of the lunar calendar are especially dear to the goddess. The devotees follow certain rituals like offering coconut and silk cloth as also Sari and Choli (sari blouse) to the goddess.
The devotees of goddess still practice Gondhal, a form of ancient folk dance-drama. Such devotees are called as Gondhali, Bhutye, Aaradhi or Naik. Some households invite Gondhali to perform at night, singing to the accompaniment of cymbals, small drum, Sambal and Tuntune or a single string instrument.
Some people follow certain traditions like offering eyes made of silver to the goddess, sprinkling the path circling the inner sanctum of the Goddess with Kumkum during Navratra. Some people recite the Saptashati (goddess's biography in seven hundred verses).
The legend behind the three and a half Shakti Peeth
In ancient times, King Daksha undertook a big Yagnya (a Hindu ritual of sacrifice and offering to deities derived from the Vedic times, an essential element is the holy fire into which oblations are offered in the form of ghee, milk, grains etc) called BrihaspatiRao. In this ritual, Daksha invited all the deities except Lord Shiva's wife, attended the function without invitation. Slighted by this deliberate ignorance of her husband Shiva, she jumped into the holy fire in anger. on learing of this, Shiva created a ruckus at the function. Lifting struck his weapon the Sudarshan Chakra (a wheel) and chopped the body of Sati into fifty one pieces which fell in different places on earth. The place where the pieces fell came to be known as the fifty-one Shakti Peeth.
There are three and a half Shakti Peeth in Maharashtra. But SaptaShrungaGarh is recognized as the original location of Shakti, since the God himself took the form of the Goddess and set down at this place, and therefore this is the real Goddess mother.
1. SaptaShrungaGarh (Vani)
The deity in the fort here has the honour of being a half Shakti Peeth of Goddess Shakti. The deity here is believed to be a form of the Goddesses Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and MahaSaraswati. It is also believed that after vanquishing the demons ShumbhaNishumbha and Mahishasur, the Goddess resided here for Tapa and Sadhana. The high ridge of the Sahyadri here has seven peaks from which the name of the place, SaptaShrungaGarh has been derived. This is considered the root altar of the deity. Facilities have been recently developed like the 500 approximate steps leading up to the temple, the temple renovation, the community hall, and facility to line up for viewing and paying obeisance to the deity. The deity's idol is grand and has eight hands (due to which the deity is also called by the name AshtaBhuja which is eight handed). A fair is held here every NavRatra and the Chaitra month of the Hindu almanac.
There are altogether fifty-one altars of the Goddess Jagdamba on this earth. Of these the Shre SaptaShrugi Devi deity of SaptaShrungaGad is a form of three Goddesses, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and MahaSaraswati, also considered a form of the Lord Brahma, and extremely holy (Omkar Swarup Adhisthan). The importance of this place has even been found recorded in ancient times. The era of NavNath sect is easily identified and linked with this place. The sect is believed to have acquired the Sabri poetry, also called MantraShakti, through the blessings of the Goddess. It is also said that the saints and renowned people from the medieval times who were followers of the Goddess, like Saint NivruttiNath, Saint Dnyaneshwar, Peshwa Sarkar, Dabhade, Holkar, were closely associated with this place. There is verdant forest around this holy place.
Along with the temple, there are other holy places of importance in the fort, like SuryaKund, JalGunfa, ShivTeertha, TambulTeertha, the Math of Rishi Markendeya.
Many holy festivals are celebrated with great pomp and devotion at this temple, like GudhiPadva, ChaitroSav, Gokulastami, Navratrotsav, Kojagiri, LaxmiPujan, HariHar Bhet etc. A large number of devotees throng here eagerly to celebrate these festivals.
The deity is located in the western ridge of the Sahyadri, about 65km from Nashik. Devotees from Maharashtra and outside the State visit this deity. There are excellent lodging and boarding facilities at the fort. There are about 500 steps leading up to the temple on the hill. The idol is eight feet tall and covered with Shendur. This deity, adorned with beautiful ornaments, is believed to be compassionate towards her devotees and rushes to their aid.
2. Mahur - (Goddess RenukaMata)
Goddess RenukaMata of Mahur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. She is also recognized as the mother of Shri Parshuram. She is the tutelary Goddess of many families in Maharashtra.
It is said that the temple here was built by Yadava king of Devgiri in the thirteenth century. The fort in Mahur here has other holy places along with the Goddess's temple, like Parshuram temple, Dattatraya temple, Anasuya temple, KalikaMata temple etc. Devotees believe that the Lord Dattatreya was born here.
The Fort RamGad is close to the Mahur fort, which has caves with carvings.
This place is in Nashik district, Mahur taluka.
3. Shri Kshetra Tuljapur (TuljaBhavani)
Goddess TuljaBhavani of Tulajapur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. This deity is famous as Devi Bagvati (Bhavani). She is the tutelary Goddess of Maharashtra, being the inspirational, motivating deity who was revered by King Shivaji who established his kingdom.
This village is located on a ridge of BalaGhat. Some part of the temple is built in the Hemadpanthi Style of architecture. Historically, this temple is considered to be built either by Rashtrakut or the Yadava. Some even consider it to be built in the seventeenth to eighteenth century.
The Sahyadri section of the Skanda Purana contains the story of this deity. in the KritaYug (1,728,000 years ago), when Rishi Kardam's wife Anubhuti was meditating, the demon kukar tried to assault her. The devotee Anubhuti entreated Goddess Bhagvati to save her. Goddess Bhagvati revealed herself and fought with the demon kukar and killed him. On Anubhuti's further entreaty, the Goddess agreed to reside on the mountain ridges. This Goddess is also called as Devi Twarita-Turja-Tulaja (Bhavani) : Goddess who rushes to the aid of a devotee and fulfils wishes.
This Goddess is recognized in the entire nation as a family deity. This Goddess has been the inspirational, motivating deity who came to the aid of her devotee in each of the Yuga : Anubhuti in KrutaYuga, King Ramchandra (of Ramayana) in TretaYuga (1,296,000 years ago), King DharmaRaja in DwarpaYuga (864,000 years ago) and King Shivaji in the KaliYug (the current Yug). Devotees from various castes and sects from various States visit here.
The south facing entrance of the temple here is called Parmar doorway. The door has a edict carved on it which says that a great devotee by the name of Jagdev Parmar offered his head at the feet of the deity seven times. The inner sanctum is to the west of the community hall in which the artistic and pleasing idol of the deity is seated on a silver throne facing east. The idol is carved out of a stone found in the Gandaki river bed and is proportionate in form. The deity is recognized as AshtaBhuja MahishasurMardini (Eight handed Goddess who killed the demon Mahishasur). The walls of the inner sanctum have small beautiful carvings.
The idol here is also unique in that it can be moved. To the north of the community hall is the deity's bedroom in which there is a silver bed. Thrice in a year, the idol is rested on a bed. This isn't found anywhere else. Devotees believe that perambulation around this bed blesses them with progeny.
Along with this historical Shakti Peeth, other holy places around the temple like Kallol Teerth, Gaumukh Teerth, SiddhiVinayak temple, Shri Bahavani Shankar Temple, HomKund, other small temples of Gods and Goddesses, Matangi temple, etc are also famous.
This site is located in Osmanabad district and the Osmanabad and Solapur railway stations are close by. The distance between Osmanabad and Tuljapur is 19 km. There are buses plying directly here from Osmanabad, Solapur, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur.
Tuljapur also has other holy religious places like GharSheel, the Math of BhartiBua, PaapNash Teerth, Dhakte Tuljapur, TeerthaKund, RamVardayini temple, etc.
4. Kolhapur (Shre Mahalakshmi)
Shri Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. Researchers haven't so far been able to conclude who built the temple. Some researchers opine that the temple was built by the King of Sind Lineage from Karharak (today's Karad) before the Shilahar dynasty reign. The Shilahar's of Kolhapur were devotees of the deity and have recorded several time of having been blessed by the deity. Records have been discovered of the King KarnaDev of Chalukya dynasty from the seventh century having built this temple.
Many researchers are of the opinion that a lot of the ancient structure of the current temple is dated post the Chalukya period. The main structure of the temple is two storied. It is built out of the black stone found in the vicinity of Kolhapur. It is said that the dome and steeple of the temple were built by ShankarAcharya, the Chief of the Sankeshwar Math, at the cost of one lakh Rupees. The temple is shaped like a flower or asterisk. Using large square stones and mortarless construction, the temple has been built in the Hemadpanthi style architecture. The temple is west facing and the main entrance is grand and has a NagarKhana (place whrer Nagaras - large kettledrums - are kept) built over it. The sanctum is designed such that once a year for a period of 3days in the lunar months of Kartik and Magh as per the Hindu almanac, an amazing phenomena occurs: the setting rays of the sun fall through the entrance of the temple, reach the inner sanctum and light up feet of the image of Mahalakshmi, gradually rising up to finally fall on the face of the image. This phenomena takes place in a matter of five minutes; devotees throng to experience this.
Tuljapur Bhavani of Tuljapur from district Usmanabad, Ambabai from Kolhapur, Renukamata of Mahurgad, Taluka Kinwat District Nanded and Saptashrungi from Saptashrungagarh, Vani district Nasik are the famed Shakti Peeth of the goddess that are frequented by pilgrims. Navaratra is celebrated as festival of the goddess. People make it a point to visit these places during this festival. Tuesday and Friday and eighth, ninth and fourteenth days of the lunar calendar are especially dear to the goddess. The devotees follow certain rituals like offering coconut and silk cloth as also Sari and Choli (sari blouse) to the goddess.
The devotees of goddess still practice Gondhal, a form of ancient folk dance-drama. Such devotees are called as Gondhali, Bhutye, Aaradhi or Naik. Some households invite Gondhali to perform at night, singing to the accompaniment of cymbals, small drum, Sambal and Tuntune or a single string instrument.
Some people follow certain traditions like offering eyes made of silver to the goddess, sprinkling the path circling the inner sanctum of the Goddess with Kumkum during Navratra. Some people recite the Saptashati (goddess's biography in seven hundred verses).
The legend behind the three and a half Shakti Peeth
In ancient times, King Daksha undertook a big Yagnya (a Hindu ritual of sacrifice and offering to deities derived from the Vedic times, an essential element is the holy fire into which oblations are offered in the form of ghee, milk, grains etc) called BrihaspatiRao. In this ritual, Daksha invited all the deities except Lord Shiva's wife, attended the function without invitation. Slighted by this deliberate ignorance of her husband Shiva, she jumped into the holy fire in anger. on learing of this, Shiva created a ruckus at the function. Lifting struck his weapon the Sudarshan Chakra (a wheel) and chopped the body of Sati into fifty one pieces which fell in different places on earth. The place where the pieces fell came to be known as the fifty-one Shakti Peeth.
There are three and a half Shakti Peeth in Maharashtra. But SaptaShrungaGarh is recognized as the original location of Shakti, since the God himself took the form of the Goddess and set down at this place, and therefore this is the real Goddess mother.
1. SaptaShrungaGarh (Vani)
The deity in the fort here has the honour of being a half Shakti Peeth of Goddess Shakti. The deity here is believed to be a form of the Goddesses Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and MahaSaraswati. It is also believed that after vanquishing the demons ShumbhaNishumbha and Mahishasur, the Goddess resided here for Tapa and Sadhana. The high ridge of the Sahyadri here has seven peaks from which the name of the place, SaptaShrungaGarh has been derived. This is considered the root altar of the deity. Facilities have been recently developed like the 500 approximate steps leading up to the temple, the temple renovation, the community hall, and facility to line up for viewing and paying obeisance to the deity. The deity's idol is grand and has eight hands (due to which the deity is also called by the name AshtaBhuja which is eight handed). A fair is held here every NavRatra and the Chaitra month of the Hindu almanac.
There are altogether fifty-one altars of the Goddess Jagdamba on this earth. Of these the Shre SaptaShrugi Devi deity of SaptaShrungaGad is a form of three Goddesses, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and MahaSaraswati, also considered a form of the Lord Brahma, and extremely holy (Omkar Swarup Adhisthan). The importance of this place has even been found recorded in ancient times. The era of NavNath sect is easily identified and linked with this place. The sect is believed to have acquired the Sabri poetry, also called MantraShakti, through the blessings of the Goddess. It is also said that the saints and renowned people from the medieval times who were followers of the Goddess, like Saint NivruttiNath, Saint Dnyaneshwar, Peshwa Sarkar, Dabhade, Holkar, were closely associated with this place. There is verdant forest around this holy place.
Along with the temple, there are other holy places of importance in the fort, like SuryaKund, JalGunfa, ShivTeertha, TambulTeertha, the Math of Rishi Markendeya.
Many holy festivals are celebrated with great pomp and devotion at this temple, like GudhiPadva, ChaitroSav, Gokulastami, Navratrotsav, Kojagiri, LaxmiPujan, HariHar Bhet etc. A large number of devotees throng here eagerly to celebrate these festivals.
The deity is located in the western ridge of the Sahyadri, about 65km from Nashik. Devotees from Maharashtra and outside the State visit this deity. There are excellent lodging and boarding facilities at the fort. There are about 500 steps leading up to the temple on the hill. The idol is eight feet tall and covered with Shendur. This deity, adorned with beautiful ornaments, is believed to be compassionate towards her devotees and rushes to their aid.
2. Mahur - (Goddess RenukaMata)
Goddess RenukaMata of Mahur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. She is also recognized as the mother of Shri Parshuram. She is the tutelary Goddess of many families in Maharashtra.
It is said that the temple here was built by Yadava king of Devgiri in the thirteenth century. The fort in Mahur here has other holy places along with the Goddess's temple, like Parshuram temple, Dattatraya temple, Anasuya temple, KalikaMata temple etc. Devotees believe that the Lord Dattatreya was born here.
The Fort RamGad is close to the Mahur fort, which has caves with carvings.
This place is in Nashik district, Mahur taluka.
3. Shri Kshetra Tuljapur (TuljaBhavani)
Goddess TuljaBhavani of Tulajapur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. This deity is famous as Devi Bagvati (Bhavani). She is the tutelary Goddess of Maharashtra, being the inspirational, motivating deity who was revered by King Shivaji who established his kingdom.
This village is located on a ridge of BalaGhat. Some part of the temple is built in the Hemadpanthi Style of architecture. Historically, this temple is considered to be built either by Rashtrakut or the Yadava. Some even consider it to be built in the seventeenth to eighteenth century.
The Sahyadri section of the Skanda Purana contains the story of this deity. in the KritaYug (1,728,000 years ago), when Rishi Kardam's wife Anubhuti was meditating, the demon kukar tried to assault her. The devotee Anubhuti entreated Goddess Bhagvati to save her. Goddess Bhagvati revealed herself and fought with the demon kukar and killed him. On Anubhuti's further entreaty, the Goddess agreed to reside on the mountain ridges. This Goddess is also called as Devi Twarita-Turja-Tulaja (Bhavani) : Goddess who rushes to the aid of a devotee and fulfils wishes.
This Goddess is recognized in the entire nation as a family deity. This Goddess has been the inspirational, motivating deity who came to the aid of her devotee in each of the Yuga : Anubhuti in KrutaYuga, King Ramchandra (of Ramayana) in TretaYuga (1,296,000 years ago), King DharmaRaja in DwarpaYuga (864,000 years ago) and King Shivaji in the KaliYug (the current Yug). Devotees from various castes and sects from various States visit here.
The south facing entrance of the temple here is called Parmar doorway. The door has a edict carved on it which says that a great devotee by the name of Jagdev Parmar offered his head at the feet of the deity seven times. The inner sanctum is to the west of the community hall in which the artistic and pleasing idol of the deity is seated on a silver throne facing east. The idol is carved out of a stone found in the Gandaki river bed and is proportionate in form. The deity is recognized as AshtaBhuja MahishasurMardini (Eight handed Goddess who killed the demon Mahishasur). The walls of the inner sanctum have small beautiful carvings.
The idol here is also unique in that it can be moved. To the north of the community hall is the deity's bedroom in which there is a silver bed. Thrice in a year, the idol is rested on a bed. This isn't found anywhere else. Devotees believe that perambulation around this bed blesses them with progeny.
Along with this historical Shakti Peeth, other holy places around the temple like Kallol Teerth, Gaumukh Teerth, SiddhiVinayak temple, Shri Bahavani Shankar Temple, HomKund, other small temples of Gods and Goddesses, Matangi temple, etc are also famous.
This site is located in Osmanabad district and the Osmanabad and Solapur railway stations are close by. The distance between Osmanabad and Tuljapur is 19 km. There are buses plying directly here from Osmanabad, Solapur, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur.
Tuljapur also has other holy religious places like GharSheel, the Math of BhartiBua, PaapNash Teerth, Dhakte Tuljapur, TeerthaKund, RamVardayini temple, etc.
4. Kolhapur (Shre Mahalakshmi)
Shri Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur is one of the complete Jagrut Shakti Peeth of the Goddess. Researchers haven't so far been able to conclude who built the temple. Some researchers opine that the temple was built by the King of Sind Lineage from Karharak (today's Karad) before the Shilahar dynasty reign. The Shilahar's of Kolhapur were devotees of the deity and have recorded several time of having been blessed by the deity. Records have been discovered of the King KarnaDev of Chalukya dynasty from the seventh century having built this temple.
Many researchers are of the opinion that a lot of the ancient structure of the current temple is dated post the Chalukya period. The main structure of the temple is two storied. It is built out of the black stone found in the vicinity of Kolhapur. It is said that the dome and steeple of the temple were built by ShankarAcharya, the Chief of the Sankeshwar Math, at the cost of one lakh Rupees. The temple is shaped like a flower or asterisk. Using large square stones and mortarless construction, the temple has been built in the Hemadpanthi style architecture. The temple is west facing and the main entrance is grand and has a NagarKhana (place whrer Nagaras - large kettledrums - are kept) built over it. The sanctum is designed such that once a year for a period of 3days in the lunar months of Kartik and Magh as per the Hindu almanac, an amazing phenomena occurs: the setting rays of the sun fall through the entrance of the temple, reach the inner sanctum and light up feet of the image of Mahalakshmi, gradually rising up to finally fall on the face of the image. This phenomena takes place in a matter of five minutes; devotees throng to experience this.
The Shri MahaLakshmi idol is 1.22 m tall and has been placed on a black stone pedestal which is 0.91 mtr high. There are intricately carved objects inside the temple like the Ghati Darwaza, Garud Mandap etc. The Garud Mandap and Sabha Mandap were built between 18444 to 1867. During the month of Ashwin, in Navratra a silver image of the Goddess is placed on a stone pedestal placed here and is revered through traditional rituals. Several stone edicts have been found in different parts of the temple.
A large number of devotees flock here. There are twenty pujari (one who is adept at making traditional offerings to the deity) here to facilitate the large number of devotees to make their offerings to the deity. Every Friday, the image of the idol is taken around the premises in a procession.
Tulja Bhavani Temple
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Tuljabhavani Temple
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| Proper name | Tuljabhavani Temple |
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| Coordinates | 18.011386°N 76.125641°ECoordinates: 18.011386°N 76.125641°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Osmanabad |
| Location | Tuljapur |
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| Primary deity | Bhavani |
| Important festivals | Navratri |
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| Architectural styles | Hemadpanthi style |
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| Website | http://www.tuljabhavani.in |
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Tuljabhavani Temple (Marathi: श्री क्षेत्र तुळजा भवानी देवस्थान) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani.[1] 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 second among the 'Shaktipeeths' is Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur. It is the family deity of the Bhosale Royal family, the Yadavs and of countless numbers of families belonging to different castes. The founder of the Maratha kingdom, Shivaji always visited the temple to seek her blessings. It is believed that the Goddess gave him a sword - 'the Bhawani sword' - for success in his expeditions. The history of the temple has been mentioned in theSkanda Purana.
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[hide]Temple[edit]
Many legends are associated with the temple. One legend involves a demon, Matanga who was wreaking havoc upon the gods and humans. Unable to find any solution, they turned to Lord Brahma for help, and upon his advice turned to Goddess Shakti, who took up the form of a destroyer and powered by the other (Sapta) Mata Varaahi, Brahmi, Vaishnavi, Kaumaari Indraani and Saambhavi, vanquished the demon Matanga and restored peace. Legend also states that Bhavani finished another demon that had taken up the disguise of a buffalo (Mahisha), and took shelter on the Yamunachala Hill which is part of Balaghat mountain range. The Tuljabhawani temple is located on this hill. Another legend mentions the story of a sage known as "Kardam" After his death his wife "Anubuti" had performed a penance at the banks of river "mandakini " for Bhavani mata to look after her infant child. While performing the penance the demon known "Kukur" tried to disturb her penance during which the Goddess came to the aid of "Anubuti" and killed the demon "Kukur". From that day onwards the Goddess Bhavani came to be known as Tulja Bhavani.
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 (Raja Shahaji Mahadwar and Rajmata Jijavu 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.[2] The Goddess is either revered by or is the Family Deity for many castes including Dhangar,Mali,Deshastha Brahmin, Carnatic Brahman, Bharbhunja, Burud, Kolhati, Gavli, Jogi, Johar, San Teli, Gavandi, Pangul, Sonar, Lonari, Kasar, Bhute, Kalar and Koli.[3]
Temple rituals[edit]
- Chaughada (drumming ritual)
At 5 am. before the puja starts, large drums in the drum house (Nagarkhana) of the temple are played loudly. The drums is a call to prayers (puja) for the devotees. The drums are played (Chaughada) three times during the day.
- Charantirtha (sacred water ritual of goddess feet and mouth)
The puja performed is at 5:30 a.m. This puja is performed by the hands of the Mahant (chief priest). At the time of Charantirtha puja, the representative of Kolhapur princely state is present. The Mahant washes the goddess' mouth and feet with hot water, fragrant oil, dudhkhir (milk), pan. Devotees sing the Arti (holy songs). After this Nevaidya (holy meal) of Bhaji-Bhakri is offered to the goddess. A descendant representative of the devotee, Uparkar offers this Nevaidya. Later the Nevaidya of Kheer by the representative of the former princely state of Kolhapur is offered.
- Abhishek (holy bath ritual to goddess) Puja (prayer)
At 9 o'clock in the morning the goddess has a bath of Panchamrut and curd. Honey, banana and sugar is rubbed to the goddess' mouth. The Gomukh (holy pond of the goddess) water is used for the goddess' bath. During this puja some people bathe the holy throne of goddess by curd, mango juice, and shreekhand. After the bath, Mahanevaidya (big holy meal) by the Karvir (Kolhapur) princely state is offered to the goddess.
- Dhup arti
At noon, the clergy and devotees praise the goddess by singing holy songs and lighting Incense (dhup) and karpur (camphor).
- Abhishek (holy bath ritual to goddess)
At 6:00 PM, the goddess is bathed by Panchamruta and water from Gomukha and puja is performed. The arrangement of these materials is done by the Karvir (Kolhapur) princely state.
- Shejarti (nightly sleep songs ritual) and Prakkshal
At night the Prakkshal ritual is performed using the holy water from the Gomukha and the Nevaidya of Tup (Ghee) and cooked Rice (Bhat) is offered.
During every Aarti, ritual musical instruments such as tal, dimdi and zanj are played. Gondhali play the Sambal instrument as Chaughada are played.
Ajabali[edit]
On Khandenavami and Dussera festival, animals are sacrificed in the honor of the goddess. It is believed that about 10,000 animals are sacrificed every year. Although other communities take part in the ritual, the actual slaughtering of goats is performed by the Mahar community.[4] Some groups in Maharashtra have tried to stop the practice without success[5][6]
Tuljabhavani Temple Trust[edit]
The day-to-day affairs of the temple are looked after by the trust which is headed by the District Collector. His deputy, the local member of Maharashtra legislative assembly (MLA), the town Mayor (Nagaradhyaksha), and Tahsildar form the board of trustees.[7]
Temple Priests[edit]
Unlike many other temples, the main priests (pujaris) of the temple are from a Maratha Kadam-Patil Bhope clan. There are 16 head priests who take turns at officiating.The assistant priests are called Pujari.Previously brahmins had authority over rites and rituals at the temple.However,about 150 years ago, the Kadam-Patil clan started pushing out the brahmin priests from these duties. .[8] There are,however,some Brahmin priest families associated with the temple who serve the needs of the Brahmin and other communities.
See also[edit]
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Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple Located in Tuljapur ( Maharashtra State)
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Tulja Bhavani Temple is one of the oldest temple in Maharashtra.This famous Hindu Temple located in Tuljapur with Live Darshan, Online Pooja Prasad ...Tulja Bhavani Temple - Wikipedia
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Tuljabhavani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhavani. It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and is considered as ...
Location: Tuljapur
State: Maharashtra
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Live Darshan- Shri Tuljabhavani, Tuljapur | Osmanabad District
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Bhendoli Rituals in Tulja Bhavani Mandir And Kalbhairav Temple At Tuljapur Lakshmipujan 2016 - Duration ...Tulja Bhavani Aaicha Gondhal - YouTube
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