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Khandoba Temple
- Pali,Maharashtra
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Overview
Buddy or Pali is in Satara district in Maharashtra, India. Pal is known for its place of worship to Khandoba, who is rebirth of Shiva. It is arranged 28 kilometers (17 mi) south of Satara. A large number of devotees visit the hallowed place and in January there is a yearly yatra, or journey when Shiva gets hitched to Mhalsadevi. Remove from Pune to Khandoba Pali is 135 km (84.00 miles) and transit time via auto is 2 hours 15 mins. (on NH4 while originating from Satara to Karad, at Kashil town take left turn for Pal)
About The Temple
The Khandoba sanctuary is on the left bank of the stream Tarli. The sanctuary lies on the site of an unbelievable appearance by the God Khandoba to a most loved devotee, a milkmaid named Palai in whose respect the town name was changed, from Rajapur to Pal. The sanctuary was constructed around 500 years back by a Vani named Aba container Sheti Padhode. Many families make a yearly journey to Pal-Khandoba and Aundh-Yamai-Devi.
How to Reach Pali
Airport
The nearest airport to Pali is the Jodhpur Airport, which is nearly 77 km from Pali. This airport has good number of flights connecting major airports of Rajasthan and rest of the country. The tourists who are coming by flights can hire a taxi in order to reach Pali. There are state transport bus facilities from the airport.
Railways
Pali is well connected by rail also. The Pali railway station is just 3 kms away from the historic town and has good connectivity towards various parts of Rajasthan and rest of the country. There are passenger trains and express trains running in these routes that has stopping at these stations. The native and foreign tourist can hire a taxi from the railway station to reach pali.
Road
Pali is well linked by roads. There are many private buses as well as Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses that connect Pali with other major and minor cities and towns of Rajasthan and rest of India. The best option for traveling by road is by hiring a taxi or luxury van to reach this historic place.
Temple Address
Khandoba Temple,
Pali, Satara
Maharashtra.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.