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Shirdi, City Attractions |
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Shirdi, by itself is a major attraction for many people across the globe. Apart from Shirdi there are many other places of tourist and religious interest in and around Shirdi which the devotees can plan to visit. Some of these places and a brief history behind them is given for your reference – |
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kanyakumari Temple (5 kms) (sakuri)
Located at distance of 5 kms away from Shirdi, Sakuri is a must visit place for people who believe in Upasani Maharaj & Godavari Mata. Shri Upasani Maharaj was a prime disciple of Sai Baba and his ashram the Kanya Kumari Sthan is located in Sakori. It was in Sakori that Meher Baba, a Zoroastrian master was initiated by his guru Shri Upasani Maharaj. |
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Shani Shingnapur (80 kms)
This small village is buzzing with activity all throughout the year. This village is considered to be residence of Lord Shani. Located just 70 kms from Shirdi, pilgrims visiting Shirdi also make it a point to pay their respects to Lord Shani. Special days of worshipping Lord Shani include Amavasya or the no moon day and it carries extra importance if the Amavasya falls on a Saturday. On all other days, devotees can come and visit the temple all throughout the day . |
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Nasik (90 kms)
This city is considered as one of the prime centers of worship in the Hindu religion. With umpteen numbers of temples located in and around Nashik, people visit Nashik in large numbers. Nashik is barely located 75 kms away from Shirdi. Places of Interest in and around Nasik include Panchvati, Sita Gufa, Naroshankar Temple, Kalaram Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple and Shri Kailas Math. With the river Godavari flowing through the city of Nasik, people come to take a dip in the holy river. |
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Grineshwar (100 kms)
Grishneshwar is an ancient pilgrimage site revered as the abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Located just 100 kms from Shirdi, near the Ellora caves. The Lord is also known by several names like Kusumeswarar, Ghushmeswara, Grushmeswara, Grishneswara. The Grishneswar temple was constructed by Ahilyabhai Holkar who also re-constructed the Kasi Viswanatha temple at Varanasi and the Vishnu Paada temple at Gaya. Grishneshwar is also known as Ghushmeshwar |
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Ellora caves (100 kms)
The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ is located just 100 kms from Shirdi The name Ellora itself inspires everyone as it represents one of the largest rock-hewn monastic-temple complexes in the entire world. Ellora is also world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). The visit to these caves is enjoyed maximum during monsoon, when every stream is filled with rainwater, and the entire environ is lush green. The monsoon is not only a season of rains in this part, the local visitors are attracted to visit these ideal locations to have a glimpse of the mother nature in full bloom. |
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Anjaneri (115 kms)
Nestled in Western ghats or Sahyadri mountain is Anjaneri,the birth place of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman was the son of 'Pavan' (the wind) and 'Anjani', and hence the fort is called as 'Anjaneri'. Anjaneri is one of the important forts in the ranges of Tryambakeshwar near Nasik. The Nasik-Tryambakeshwar road is branched at a distance of 20 km from Nashik as 'Anjaneri Phata'. Located just 115 kms from Shirdi. |
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Trimbakeshwar (120 kms)
This small town houses the Trimabakeshwar Temple which belongs to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The special feature of this Jyotirlinga is that it has three faces viz. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. The entire temple structure and architecture is exquisite and appealing to look at. Located just 18 kms away from Nasik, there are various modes of transport available to reach Trimbakeshwar. People who wish to conduct the narayan nagbali pooja or the kalsarpa yoga pooja arrive at Trimabakeshwar Temple. |
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Ajanta Caves (200 kms)
AJANTA is world's greatest historical monument recognised by UNESCO. Located just 200 kms from Shirdi. There are 30 caves in Ajanta of which 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are chaitya-grihas and the rest are monasteries. These caves were discovered in AD 1819 and were built up in the earlier 2nd century BC-AD. Most of the paintings in Ajanta are right from 2nd century BC-AD and some of them about the fifth century AD and continued for the next two centuries. All paintings shows heavy religious influence and centre around Buddha, Bodhisattvas, incidents from the life of Buddha and the Jatakas. The paintings are executed on a ground of mud-plaster in the tempera technique.
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Bhimashanker (200 kms)
A famous pilgrimage site on top the ghats. It is one of the Jyotirlings of Shiva and has a beautiful temple with a huge bell, a relic of the Portuguese time. Nag Phani, the highest point, is nearby and commands an excellent view. Bhimashankar is a thickly forested area. Bhorgag is a small hill fort. Located just 200 kms from Shirdi. |
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