Description
Mahur, also known as Mahurgad is a religious place in Maharashtra.?Renuka is also known as Yellamma who is the Mother of the Universe or Jagdamba. Yellamma is an incarnation of Kali who symbolizes the destruction of ego, and also, the compassion for children. Mahur is the birth place of Renuka. Anusaya, and kalika are one of the many temples in mahur, but the most important of all is the Renuka Devi Temple. The temple is well connecting to reach to, the easiest way to reach there is by road, and there are flights and trains also available. The entire temple is surrounded by dense jungles.Mahur is the place of birth of, mother of God Parshuram Goddess Renuka & God Dattatreya, who was the son of Goddess Anusaya.The Maharashtra's Shakti Peethas are first - Tuljapur manifesting Bhavani, second - Kolhapur manifesting Mahalakshmi, third - Mahur manifesting Mahamaya, and the half - Renuka & Saptshringi manifesting Jagadamba. Sevral shakti shrines in the region are those belonging to Ambe Jogai & Aundh. Several other temples that exist in Mahur, among which are the Kalika Temple & Anusaya Temple. The most prominent one is the Renuka Devi. Temple.
History
Mahur, also known as Mahurgad is a religious place in Maharashtra.?Renuka is also known as Yellamma who is the Mother of the Universe or Jagdamba. Yellamma is an incarnation of Kali who symbolizes the destruction of ego, and also, the compassion for children. Mahur is the birth place of Renuka. Anusaya, and kalika are one of the many temples in mahur, but the most important of all is the Renuka Devi Temple. The temple is well connecting to reach to, the easiest way to reach there is by road, and there are flights and trains also available. The entire temple is surrounded by dense jungles.Mahur is the place of birth of, mother of God Parshuram Goddess Renuka & God Dattatreya, who was the son of Goddess Anusaya.The Maharashtra's Shakti Peethas are first - Tuljapur manifesting Bhavani, second - Kolhapur manifesting Mahalakshmi, third - Mahur manifesting Mahamaya, and the half - Renuka & Saptshringi manifesting Jagadamba. Sevral shakti shrines in the region are those belonging to Ambe Jogai & Aundh. Several other temples that exist in Mahur, among which are the Kalika Temple & Anusaya Temple. The most prominent one is the Renuka Devi. Temple.
Facts/Mythology
The temple is in the jungle and has a dome in the centre which is red colored and stands on pillars which are bear white color at the top and similar red color at the bottom. It has an open space around the structure.There are arrangements for accommodations for which the visitors are charged a nominal rate, which encourages people from outside to come and visit the temple and also nearby places.?People have a strong belief on Goddess Renuka Devi and mark a fundamental reason of the existence of the temple even after so long.?It is always recommended to visit this place once in life. Mahur, in Devi Bhagawatam known as Matripura is said to be a famous pilgrimage centre, also in Shrimad Bhagwad gita, Mahur it is stated to be a place for worshiping Shakti.?According to one legend, King Sahasrarjuna (also known as Kartavirya Arjuna wanted the Kamdhenu cow from Jamadagni and Renuka. So for this he killed Jamadagni, and Renuka became sati along with Jamadagni at Mahurgadh.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Each year on Dassera, a fair is organized and a lot of devotees visit mahur on Datta Purnima.?The different festivals here celebrated during the year are : ?1. Goodipadwa ?2. Nagpanchami?3. Shravan Shudh Trayodashi?4. Pola (Mothers Day)
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