India /Maharashtra /Solapur /Pandharpur
Sight Address : Chinch Baag, Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Shri Lakhubai Temple Rukmini Mandir It is built on the bank of Chandrabhaga river. It is north ward side of Dindir Van. Formerly there were many trees. Saint Janabai used to gather the cake of cow dung here. The construction of temple is in stone. The idol of Rukminimata is attractive and beautiful. Many celebrations are held here.
HistoryEdit
A very interesting theory has been told about this place. Lord Shree Krishna had intense longing of Radha, Rukminimata did not bear it. So she left ‘Dwarka’ and came here ‘Dindirvan’. She meditated here. Lord Shree Krishna came here to find her. Here Rukmini and Shree Krishna met. She was persuaded by shree Krishna. She gave up her displeasure. The temple was reconstructed in 1780 by Dhondbhat Katake.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
July to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
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.
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HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
