Tuljapur Bhavani
श्री तुळजाभवानी मंदिर, तुळजापूर
Goddess Tulja Bhavani · Tuljapur, Maharashtra
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About the temple
One of the 3.5 Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra; Family deity of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Protection, victory over obstacles, family well-being
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:00 – 22:00
- Established
- 12
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late night (non-festival days)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Tulja Bhavani · आई तुळजाभवानी
- Deity form
- Swayambhu (self-manifested) idol made of black granite, 3 feet tall with 8 arms
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Shakti / Kuldevi of Maharashtra
- Sanskrit name
- श्री तुलजा भवानी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Tuljapur Bhavani, Turaja Bhavani
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 04:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Special Day)
- Saturday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Break timings
- Afternoon break during Naivedya (approx. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Special days
- 24-hour Darshan during Navratri festivals
- Festival timings
- Open 24 hours during peak festival days
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 21:30
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays, Fridays, and Purnima
- Ritual schedule
- Abhishek, Kumkumarchan, Gondhal
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Simhasana Abhishek, Kumkumarchan
- Online pooja booking
- Yes
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Expansion and patronage by Yadavas and later Marathas
- Construction materials
- Stone (Basalt)
- Historical events
- Shivaji Maharaj visited the temple to receive the "Bhavani Talwar" (sword)
- Renovations
- Significant repairs by the Maratha empire in the 17th century
- Archaeological importance
- Protected historical site
- Legends
- Legend of Goddess killing the demon Mahishasura
- Inscriptions
- Various inscriptions found in the temple courtyard
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 12th-17th Century
- Structure
- Complex with multiple shrines and holy tanks (Tirthas)
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Ornate Shikhara with figures of Goddess and attendants
- Mandapa
- Pillared halls with massive stone beams
- Sculptural features
- Elaborate stone carvings on the temple base
- Artistic elements
- Silver plated doors and gold ornaments of the Goddess
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone masonry
- Unique features
- The idol is "Chala" (movable), taken out for processions
Festivals & events
Ashwin NavratriChaitra NavratriShakambhari Navratri
- Festival calendar
- Hindu Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Khandenavami, Vijayadashami
- Cultural events
- Gondhal performances (traditional folk art)
- Annual events
- Rathotsav (Chaitra Purnima)
- Peak crowd season
- October (Navratri) and April
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late night (non-festival days)
- Parking capacity
- 200+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/Online/UPI
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Coconut, Saree offerings
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