Vithoba Temple, Maharashtra
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The Vithoba Temple in Pandharpur, which is officially known as Shri Vittal-Rukmini Mandir, is the primary place of worship for the Hindu deity Vitthal and his companion Rakhumai or Rukmini. Vkilometresthal is considered to be a local form of Lord Krishna. It is one of Maharashtra’s most popular temples and is located alongside the holy Chandrabhaga (also known as Bhima) River. Devotees also take a dip in the Chandrabhaga River, which is believed to have the power to wash away all sins. King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire constructed the temple between 1108 and 1152 CE.
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Vishnupad Temple
It is accessible via a footbridge and is situated 50 feet from the shore while being encircled by the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) river’s waters. Here, people worship sculptures of Vishnu and what are thought to be Krishna’s footprints. The temple is square and has pillars with arches on each side. The temple is submerged during the monsoon.
It is accessible via a footbridge and is situated 50 feet from the shore while being encircled by the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) river’s waters. Here, people worship sculptures of Vishnu and what are thought to be Krishna’s footprints. The temple is square and has pillars with arches on each side. The temple is submerged during the monsoon.
Kaikadi Maharaj Mandir
Life-size statues of characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata are on display about a kilometre from the Vithoba temple. To tour every statue in detail takes close to two hours.
Life-size statues of characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata are on display about a kilometre from the Vithoba temple. To tour every statue in detail takes close to two hours.
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