India /Maharashtra /Solapur /Pandharpur
Sight Address : Pandharpur, Solapur, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Rukmini Temple Mandir is one of the chief deities of Pandharpur. This temple dedicated to her is placed on the banks of Chandra Bhaga river and it is commonly called as the Panduranga Temple. Lofty walls and colossal towers are the landmark signs of this lovely shrine. Situated on a high platform the temple stands 370 feet east-west houses and170 feet northwest. The entry to the temple is through the Namdev gate which is characterized by a plight of 12 steps.
HistoryEdit
Rukmini is the wife of Lord Krishna she is not seen with her husband in this shrine. Legend has it that Rukmini is doing her penance and that’s why she is depicted alone in her temple. Earlier the mandir has only a small shrine and portico and later a mandap, an antarala and a sabhamandap were added to the existing structures.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 Minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
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BUS : State owned transport buses ply between Pandharpur and the nearest cities. The city is connected to Pune (204 km), Mumbai (386 km) and Solapur (74 km) by buses.
Train : Nearest railway station to Pandharpur is at Kurduwadi, at distance of 52 km away. The major railhead nearby is Solapur, at a distance of 74 km away. Taxi cars are available on hire from Solapur to Pandharpur. Taxi charge is about Rs 1,000.
Air : Nearest airport to Pandharpur is at Pune, at a distance of 204 km away. Taxi cabs are available from Pune to Pandharpur at a fare of Rs 2500. Pune is well connected by flights to the major cities in India.
Others : Autorickshaws is also available here to reach the sight.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Drinking Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- You should be extra cautious while parking vehicles. Traffic Police are very strict in the city. You need to have PUC for your vehicles or else you will be Rs 50 short each time you cross the signals.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101