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Vittaleshwar Temple
- Loha,Maharashtra
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Apart from the gadhi (mud fort) the only object of interest in the village of Loha is the 200 year old, huge Vittaleshwar temple. The 10' square stone inner chamber has a 3' tall Vitthal idol and a 2'6'' tall Rakhumai idol. 8 stone pillars support a 30'X12' audience hall near the inner chamber. The temple has a smaller outer audience hall as well. A pentagonal dome crowns the temple.
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.