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Yogeswari Devi Temple Yogeswari Devasthan
- Ambhajogai,Beed
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Overview
Ambhajogai is a town that has municipal council, taluk and subdivision in Beed district, Maharashtra, India. The town is named Ambhajogai after goddess Ambhabai - Yogeswari whose heritage temple is located here and is visited by people from all over Maharashtra, mostly from the Konkan region. Ambejogai is native of Mukand Raj who wrote Vivek Sindhu and showed Brahma on his palm. The saint poet Dasopant also had stayed here.
There are three temples of Yogeswari Devi in Maharashtra. One is at Ambhajogai; other is in Lanja near Rathnagiri in form of consort of Kalabhairav and third is in Pune as Tambadi Yogeswari.
About The Temple
Shri Yogeswari is an ancient temple of Goddess Durga, located at Ambhajogai. Yogeswari Aai is Kulaswamini (family goddess) of many families in Maharashtra especially of Konkanasta Chitpavan Brahmins and Karhade Brahmins. She protects the family from the evil and cares about her disciples.
The temple of the Goddess Yogeswari has been famous from ancient times. The structure is in Hemadpanti style. Adjoining the north gate is located the ‘Sarveswar Teerth’. Adjoining the west gate are the shrines of various deities. A festival is held here during Dussehra.
About The Deity
Yogeswari is Sanskrit which denotes "Goddess Durga". It is sometimes even pronounced as Jogeshwari or Jogeswari. Yogeswari is considered as matruka shakti (maternal power) of Lord Shiva. The name is derived from words Yoga and Eshwari. It means the controller of Yoga shakti.
The Devi idol is presented in a rock cut model called Thandala. Devi looks beautiful and reminds the Saptashrungi of Vani.
Interesting Facts
In the very morning at 5:00 on can hear loud bhajans (hymns) on the temple loud speakers. Sitting right in front of Shree Ambhajogai and offering abhishek (anointment) is the ultimate experience for devotees.
The Tambul Prasad at temple is the unique thing at this temple. It contains crushed paan (betel leaf).
Accessibility
Airport
Nearest airport is Chikkalthana Airport in Aurangabad.
Railways
Nearest railway station is Parali – Vaijanath.
Road
Ambhajogai is well connected by govt and private owned buses. Commuting within city can be accomplished by autos-rickshaws.
Temple Address
Yogeswari Devasthan,
Ambhajogai,
Beed Dist,
Maharashtra,
India,
Pin code - 431517.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Dhuumranetra Vadhe Devi Dharma Kaama Artha Daayini Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Durga Devi, who killed Dhumranetra, the demon, I offer my salutations to the giver of dharma, kama and artha to Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM