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Kukdeshwar Temple
- Junnar,Maharashtra
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Overview
Kukdeshwar Mandir or Temple is located in the Pur village on the bank of Kukdi River at a distance of 15 Km from Junnar on its western side in the Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a 12th century Shiva temple which has been built as per Hemadpanthi architecture. The site of the temple looks amazingly beautiful and the Kukdi River on its norther side adds to its beauty. The roof of this temple is currently in a dilapidated state but renovation is being carried out.
About The Temple
It is a 12th century temple built in the hemadpanti style of architecture with beautiful carvings on the outer wall. The river Kukdi flows near the temple on its northern side. The temple has a nearly 2 feet 3 inches high, black colored idol of Bhagawan Kukadeshwar Parshwanatha in a Padmasana posture.
Legend and Stories
It is believed that Kukdeshwar temple is about approximately 1100 years old and the original idol of Lord Parshwavnatha in the temple could not endure with the passage of time and got destroyed in between this long period. As per a legend, in the depth of a grand future, a Brahmin saw Parshwavnatha as the architect of eternal happiness and the future Tirthankara.
Fairs
Apart from those, every year on the tenth day of the Bhadrapada month’s bright half, a fair is held in this temple.
Aarti
The temple opens up early in the morning and one can hear the priests chanting the Sanskrit mantras thus completing the morning puja. Then a morning aarti is performed to which devotees gather in a good number. The evening aarti is also usually conducted at 7:00 PM.
Best Time to visit
The best time is to visit on the tenth day of Bhadrapa.
Accessibility
The Temple can be reached through nearest Pune Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai. The nearest Railway Station to the temple is Pune railway station. It is also well connected by road.
Temple Address
Kukdeshwar Temple,
Junnar,
Pune,
Maharashtra.
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 however remains open for the devotees from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day.