This monsoon season, travel to Maharashtra’s most sacred locations with an umbrella in hand and devotion in your heart.
Maharashtra is home to many ancient temples that offer both serene views and tranquility. Here are the top 5 temples that you must visit during the monsoon season: Giresh Vasudev Kulkarni, founder of Temple Connect and ITCX (International Temples Convention & EXPO), shares a list of the top 5 temples that you must visit during the monsoon season. It’s that time of year again when you can witness the glory of nature at its best. Temples come to life during this season with a perfect fusion of spiritual fervor and nature’s inexplicable charm.।
Pune District : Bhimashankar Temple
When it rains, Bhimashankar Temple, which is tucked away in the Sahyadri hills, becomes a cloud-covered wonderland. The cascading waterfall and the surrounding monsoon greenery enhance its attractiveness. The area’s beauty is revealed even more when you travel along these picturesque and foggy routes. Immersed in the rain-soaked landscape, the temple, one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas, provides a space for spiritual reflection.
Nashik : Trimbakeshwar Temple
With its breathtaking backdrop of misty hills and streams, this temple is a sight to behold when it rains. Under the cloudy skies, this sacred location, which is the source of the River Godavari, exudes an unearthly charm. The temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, is serenely situated against the verdant folds of the Brahmagiri hills and blends spiritual strength with scenic beauty.
Raigad: Harihareshwar Temple
An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Harihareshwar Temple is regarded as one of the “Kashis of the South” and need to be on your list. It exudes a tranquil coastal atmosphere during the monsoon season, surrounded by serene beaches and undulating green hills. Aside from that, the temple’s distinctive Pradakshina route over a charming seaside cliff adds a bit of romance to your trip through Shrivardhan or Diveagar.
Khandoba Temple, Jejuri (Near Pune)
This temple-fort, which stands majestically against the gloomy monsoon skies, is a temple dedicated to the heavenly presence of Lord Khandoba, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Monsoon lushness brings the hillside to life. This sacred location is revered as the Malhari Martand temple and is also well-known for its colorful Bhandara ceremony or procession. You should start your day early with the morning ceremonies if you want to get a true taste of the local customs and culture.
Rising majestically against the stormy monsoon skies, this temple-fort is a temple dedicated to the heavenly presence of Lord Khandoba, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. With monsoon lush, the hillside comes alive. Worshipped as the Malhari Martand temple, this sacred location is also well-known for its colorful Bhandara ceremony or procession. Early morning ceremonies are a good way to start your day if you want to taste the true essence of local customs and culture.
