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Ghorawadi Shiva Temple
- Ghorawadi,Maharashtra
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Overview
The Ghorawdeshwar / Ghorawadi caves is located at near Dehu road, around 40 kilometers from Pune, which is a state in Maharashtra, India. This temple is dedicated to Shiva.
About The Temple
Ghorawdeshwar Temple, It is said that these caves are of single stone architecture. Also said they are built during the Buddhist period. There are nine rooms joined to a Griha. This Griha has now taken the shape of Ghorawdeshwar temple. The other nine rooms are dedicated for meditation. Brahmi scripts can be found carved on the walls of the caves. The divinity of lord Vitthal, Rakhumai and Saint Tukaram can also be found in these caves. A beautiful Shiv linga is located in one of the caves. The cave is so big that it can accommodate many people. Several devotees of Lord Shiva visit this place during Mahashivratri to take divine blessings of Lord Shiva.
Legend and Stories
Ghorawadi caves are known to be taken birth in 3rd and 4th century. As per the description on one of the walls in Brahmi script says that the Griha which is also known as Chaityagriha is dedicated with affection by Buddha. On some of the caves of Ghorawadi, there are deities of Rakhumai, Vitthal and Saint Tukaram. There is saying that Saint Tukaram has adobe the places like Ghorawadi cave, Bhandara, Bhamchandra near Dehu, Durga Tekdi near Nigdi for his meditation.
How To Reach
Airport
Pune international Airport is the one reachable airport which is located at a distance of 10 kilometers North-east of Pune.
Railways
Dehu Road can be reached from Pune by suburban rail which reaches Dehu Road railway station. From there one has to travel by bus to reach Ghorawadi
Road
There are many buses from Pune which reaches Ghorawadi. From Ghorawadi, caves are at the walk able distance.
Temple Address
Ghorawadi Shiva Temple,
Ghorawadi,
Maharashtra,
India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6 A.M to 9 P.M