Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
The Khandoba Temple of Jejuri is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Khandoba, located on a hill in the town of Jejuri, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the most prominent Hindu pilgrimage centres of Maharashtra.
| Khandoba Temple | |
|---|---|
Khandoba Mandir of Jejuri | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pune पुणे |
| Deity | Khandoba खण्डोबा |
| Festivals |
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| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Active |
| Governing body | Shree Martand Dev Sansthan Temple Trust, Jejuri |
| Location | |
| Location | Jejuri, Purandar taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India |
| State | Maharashtra महाराष्ट्र |
| Country | India भारत् |
Khandoba Mandir in Maharashtra Khandoba Temple, Jejuri (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°16′20″N 74°09′37″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Hemadpanthi |
| Founder | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 3 |
| Monument(s) | One |
| Materials | Stone and limestone |
| Elevation | 798 m (2,618 ft) |
| Website | |
| Khandoba.com | |
Jejuri's Khandoba is a Kuladaivata of many farming families, Brahmins and nomadic Dhangar tribe of the Maharashtra and Deccan region.
According to legends and folklore, Khandoba was a human Avatar of Bhagawan Shiva; he used to live and rule the region from Jejuri-gad (transl. Jejuri fort), where the Mandir is now present. The Mandir is also known as Jejuri-gad. Khandoba killed the demon brothers Mani and Malla, when they harassed people.
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