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Mahur village, also called Mahor, is 40 kms north-west of Kinwat town in Nanded district in the Marathawada division of Maharashtra. Edit
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Shrikshetra Mahurgadh is a religious place in Maharashtra, India. Mahur is said to be the birth place of Hindu Goddess Renuka, mother of Lord Parshuram. The main attaractions in Mahur are:- Renuka Temple, Dattatreya Temple, Anusaya Temple, Devdeveshwar Temple, Parshuram Temple, Sarvatirtha, Matru-Tirtha, Pandav Leni, Mahurgad Fort, Mahakali Temple (In the fort), “Mahur Museum”, Sonapir Dargah ,Shaikh Farid Water fall, Palace of Raje Udaram.Devdeveshwar Temple Devdeveshwari mandir belongs to [Mahanbhav Panth], Basically called a Nidra sthan (sleeping place) of Jagat Guru Shree Dattatreya Prabhu, it is situated at elevated outskirt of mahur town, 2 km from mahur bus stand.
Shrikshetra Mahurgadh Temple, Nanded
HistoryEdit
Mahur finds mention in the ancient scripture, Devi Bhagawatam as Matripura, where it is mention as one of the famous pilgrimages further in Devi Gita which the final and most important chapter of the text, it is mentioned as one the important places of Shakti worship, “Devi spoke:…I am now telling something out of My affection to My Bhaktas…Matripura in the Sahyadri mountain; here the Devi Renuka dwells.”Mahur is situated on the Sahyadri Ranges, also known as the Western Ghats. All three important temples “Renuka Temple”, “Dattatreya Temple” and “Anusaya Temple” are built on three mountain ranges. Mahur is surrounded by jungles rich with trees and wild life. You can see the teakwood trees everywhere. Peacocks, dears, black bears, panthers are very common in the jungle.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
BUS : There are many private operators that offer bus services from most of the important cities in the state to the city of Nanded. Tickets are reasonable and the semi sleeper buses are comfortable as well. Bus tickets from Pune will cost around Rs 400.
Train : Train services to the Nanded station are excellent and there are frequent trains from different places such as Aurangabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Patna, Nagpur, Delhi, Rameshwaram, Amritsar and many other places. Trains are the most comfortable way to travel and tickets are affordable as well. Ticket booking starts three months in advance of the journey date. Autos are available from the station to the city.
Air : The Nanded Airport receives three flights a week from Mumbai and two flights a week from the capital Delhi. If you are planning to arrive by air, this is a good option. Auto Rickshaws are available from the airport to the city center and this is the cheapest option to reach the place. The nearest international airport is located at Hyderabad and one can hire taxis from the airport to the city of Nanded.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
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- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
