Tulja Bhavani Temple

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Tulja Bhavani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati. It is located in Tuljapur in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, India, and is considered one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is situated 45 km from Solapur. The temple was built in 12th century CE by Maratha Mahamandaleshwara Māradadeva Kadamb. The management and priestly rights of the temple are held by the Kadamb Bhope clan, the descendants of Māradadeva. Goddess Tulja Bhavani is known by the names Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita, durga, parvati, Ambā and Jagadambā in different regions. ()

Local name: तुलजा भवानी मंदिर, उस्मानाबादCoordinates: 18°0'41"N, 76°7'32"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bhavani, Tuljapur.

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Bhavani
1 min walk • Bhavānī is a form of Parashakti, who is worshiped in Maharashtra by Agris of Bhoir, and also by Rajputs of North Gujarat, Northern Karnataka, Western Rajasthan and Punjab. Bhavani translates to "giver of life", meaning the power of nature or the source of creative energy.
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Tuljapur
96 min walk • Tuljapur is a town with a municipal council in Osmanabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative seat of Tuljapur taluka. Tuljapur is the location of the annual Tulja Bhavani fair during Navaratri. The town is home to the Tulja Bhavani Temple.