Tulja Bhavani Attractions

While in Maharashtra, it is interesting to know the magnificent architecture of the place and the intriguing history of this wonderful land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. With the growth of the Maratha regime, the power and the grandeur of the region and the great leader spread and was widely appreciated by all.

While he was on the ride to success in his campaigns, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, believed a lot in the Hindu Goddess Maa Tulja Bhavani. It is said that Tulja Bhavani gave Shivaji the Bhavani sword. So today, Tuljapur, the holy land of Tulja Bhavani is a much revered spot in the state of Maharashtra in India. Situated in the district of Osmanabad, Tuljapur belongs to the region of Marathwada which is at a height of around 270 metres above the sea level. With the background of the Balaghat hills, the Tuljapur town was earlier called “Chinchpur” which had a wide array of tamarind trees. The town got the name Tuljapur after the Goddess Tulja Bhavani. Innumerable devotees from across the country visit this place and feel blessed by the power of this goddess. Navratra is a very religious occasion here and this place is much sought after during this time along with the other two destinations Akkalkot and Pandharpur.

The temple in itself is a great construction and a magnificent structure. With two main entrances the temple is accessed by both. The entrances known by the names of Raja Shahaji Mahadwar and the Rajmata Jijavu main gate.

There are two libraries on the first floor which are the Shree Sant Dnyaneshwar Dharmik Library and the Shree Tukaram Dharmik Library. Then you also have a guest room here which is known by the name of “Shree Samarth Vishesh”.

The Tulja Bhavani temple is a very sacred place and is regarded in high esteem by all . The temple follows certain rules and regulations which are a must here. For example devotees are not allowed to break coconuts here. Photographs are not allowed inside the temple. NO one should wear footwear in the temple premises.

Then you have the Gomukh Theerth on the right side and the “Kallol Theerth” on the left side. Devotees normally take a bath in these theerths . Then there is the Duth Temple and the Amruth Kund here. The whole temple complex is filled with a serene ambience which is irresistible. The Siddhi Vinayak temple lies to the left of the main gate and the Aadishakti temple to the right. The Aadimata Matangidevi temple lies again to the right of the temple. There is a Goddess Annapurna temple also here. The temple has a yagna kund in the front.

Tulja Bhavani is regarded as the second in the Shaktipeeths . It is said that the Bhosale family of Chattrapati Shivaji worshipped this temple. Skanda puran has a mention of this deity Tulja Bhavani. The story goes that Kardam was a sage in ancient times and his wife was Anubhuti. After the sage died, Anubhuti performed a penance, on the banks of the River Mandakini. She penanced to invoke the blessings of Bhavani Mata and prayed that the goddess would take care of her infant. Kukur a demon tried to disturb her concentration when Mata Bhavani came to Anubhuti’s help, and killed the demon. Goddess Bhavani began to be called Tulja Bhavani. It is believed that the idol here that is worshipped has come up on its own and so is a swayambhu idol. The goddess looks resplendent with her eight hands and is seen seated on a throne.

Tulja Bhavani