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Bhiloha Temple
- Padalsa,Maharashtra
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Overview
Padalsa, is located on a high ground overlooking the plain, about six miles south-west of Savada, and three miles west of Duskhede railway station (Bombay-Itarsi line), has a temple of Bhiloha 85 feet by 66 and 15 high. It is said to have been built about 180 years ago by a devotee, Bhagat, named Krshna. The footsteps of the temple were in a state of repair. The villagers constructed them afresh and carried out repairs to the walls of the temple. Other repairs were also carried out sometime in 1939-40 at an estimated cost of Rs. 30,000 or so. The southern wall has got a dangerous crack and requires repairs.
Accessibility
The nearest airport to Shirdi is the Aurangabad Airport which is 130 kilometres away from Shridi. The Kopergaon Railway Station, 16 kilometres away, is the nearest railway station to Shirdi. Maharashtra State Transport buses are available from major cities like Nashik, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Pune and Kopargaon to Shirdi. Private air-conditioned buses also ply from various cities of Maharashtra to Shirdi.
Temple Address
Bhiloha Temple,
Padalsa,
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 is open from 6AM to 9PM.