Tulja Bhavani Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth, dedicated to the goddess Bhavani. Tuljapur Tuljabhavani Temple is an ancient temple located in Tuljapur, Osmanabad district in the state of Maharashtra. Here Aai Tulja Bhavani is also called Tulaja, Turaja, Tvarita, Amba and Jagadamba. Mata Durga (Parvathi) is worshipped as Tulja Bhavani in parts of Maharashtra, by Rajputs of North Gujarat, Telangana, Northern Karnataka, Western Rajasthan and Punjab states.
Bhavani means “giver of life”, meaning the power of nature or the source of creative energy. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is an ardent follower of Aai. Mother Goddess Tulja Bhavani is one amongst four Shakti Peethas the other temples are Mahur Renuka Devi Temple, Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Ambabai Temple and the Vani Saptashrungi temple. Devotees believe she protects them from the sins of evil desires, selfishness, jealousy, hatred, anger and ego.
The idol is 3 feet tall, holding different attributes in eight hands. Raja Shahaji Mahadwar and Rajmata Jijau are the 2 entrances to reach the goddess. The other shrines in Tuljabhavani Temple are Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Aadishakti Matangadevi Temple, Markandeya Rishi Temple, Yajna Kund and Annapoorna Temple. The history of the Tuljapur Tuljabhavani Temple is briefly mentioned in ‘Skanda Purana.
Tuljabhavani Temple Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuljabhavani Temple Daily Pooja:
The chowghada at Mahadwar starts at 4:00 AM
The Silver doors are opened and Charan Tirtha Seva at 4:00 AM
Shri Tulja Bhavani Devis Abhishek Puja at 6:00 AM
After Morning Abhishek Puja, Aarti, Vastra (Sari) Alankar Puja
Shri Tuljabhavani Devis Abhishek Puja at 7:00 PM
After Evening Abhishek Puja, Aarti, Vastra (Sari) Alankar Puja
Garbhagarah of Shri Tulja Bhavani Devi is washed – Prakshal Puja at 10:00 PM
Attractions Near Tuljabhavani Temple:
- Vitthal Temple
- Naldurg Fort
- Paranda Fort
- Akkalkot Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple
- Shri Siddeshwar Temple
- Rukmini Temple
- Bhuikot Fort
Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple Address:
Mahadwar Road,
Tuljapur,
Osmanabad District,
Maharashtra – 413601.
