महाराष्ट्रम्

36 cities · 60 temples

About महाराष्ट्रम्

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Maharashtra is the beating heart of modern public Ganesh worship — home to the Ashtavinayak circuit of eight self-manifested Ganapati shrines, three of the twelve Jyotirlingas (Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar), and the Warkari pilgrimage tradition centred on Vitthala at Pandharpur. Shirdi Sai Baba and Shani Shingnapur draw millions annually from across Bharat.

Cities

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Circuits in this state

Frequently asked questions

How many Jyotirlingas are in Maharashtra?

Three — Bhimashankar in Pune district, Trimbakeshwar near Nashik, and Grishneshwar near Ellora.

What is the Ashtavinayak pilgrimage?

Eight self-manifested Ganapati temples in a clockwise circuit around Pune, traditionally visited in one yatra.