Let us look at some of the best temples to visit in Maharashtra.
Firstly, being home to cosmopolitan cities, Maharashtra adorns itself with pristine beaches, breathtaking mountains and so on.
Secondly, during your stay here, you should definitely visit places such as Shirdi, Trimbakeshwar and more for their stunning temples.
So, this is the list of temples which we should visit in Maharashtra:
- Shirdi
- Ganpatipule
- Kolhapur
- Harihareshwar
- Tryambakeswar
- Shani Shingnapur
- Bhimashankar
- Yamai Devi Temple
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Jejuri
1. Shirdi Temple
Firstly, Shirdi is a pilgrimage town located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
Secondly, this is one of the popular places of pilgrimage in Maharashtra as well as in India.
It is home to the shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba. Sai Baba, who belonged to the 20th century, we know him as one of the greatest saints of India.
And, best time to visit Shirdi is October to March.
2. Ganpatipule
Ganpatipule is a small pilgrimage & beach town in the Ratnagiri district, on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra in India.
It is 400 years old temple of Lord Ganapati which is the prime attraction in Ganpatipule tour packages.
Ganpatipule is definitely one of the popular temples to visit in Maharashtra.
Moreover, not only can you make a good weekend trip to visit the temple but also stay there with your family to soak in the serene atmosphere.
3. Kolhapur
Firstly, Kolhapur is a city and the district headquarters of Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Secondly, it is one of the popular places of temple towns in India , and among the most famous places to visit in Maharashtra.
From Mahalakshmi Temple to Jyotiba Temple, there are many quaint temples in Kolhapur.
And, best time to visit Kolhapur is November to February & June to September.
4. Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar is a coastal town in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the popular weekend getaways from Pune, and Mumbai.
This beach town is often called Southern Kashi because it is home to the Harihareshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Hence, people refer it as Devghar or ‘house of God’.
Also, here, best time to visit Harihareshwar is October to March.
5. Trimbakeshwar
Tryambakeswar is a small pilgrimage town. It lies on the banks of river Godavari at the foothills of Brahmagiri mountains in Nasik district of Maharashtra.
Trimbakeshwar is famous for Trimbakeshwar Temple which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva.
Moreover, the temple is built of black stone in the Nagara style of architecture and is enclosed in a spacious courtyard.
Summary
In conclusion, you should visit these stunning temples in Maharashtra for a spiritual awakening and a wholesome holiday in Maharashtra.
Because, as we have seen, most of the temples in Maharashtra are perfect for pilgrimage.
So, in this article, we explained some religious places/ temples to visit in Maharashtra.
