tuljapur Travel Guide, Places To Visit

Overview

How to Reach

How to Reach Tuljapur Airways: The Airport at Aurangabad is the nearest airstrip linked to Mumbai and Delhi. Aurangabad airport is 257 km 4 ½ hours drive from Tuljapur.

How to Reach Tuljapur Railways: Solapur Railway Station is the nearest rail station at 40 km from Tuljapur. You get good connectivity from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad at Solapur Railway Station.

How to Reach Tuljapur By Road: MSRTC buses ply between Tuljapur (bus every 2 hours starting 7:30 am), Pune ( Swargate, 6:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 10 pm; 7 hrs trip), Mumbai (Dadar; 7:10, 10 hrs), Thane (4.45 pm; 10 hrs), Nagpur, Shirdi, and Solapur. The nearest bus station is at Mahabaleshwar. Tuljapur Bus Station is located in the Osmanabad district.

Location

The town of Tuljapur is located just a few meters above the Bala Ghat plateau where the state highway descends into Solapur. Tuljapur is located 40 km from Solapur and 22 km from Osmanabad and the nearest landmark to the temple is ST Bus Station to the left of which descends the path to the temple.

Driving Directions

Tuljapur is nestled in the Osmanabad district, Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra, Western India. The Tulja Bhavani temple is centuries old holy sanctum buillt the warrior king Chatrapati Shivaji. Tulja Bhavani was the family deity of King Shivaji. This place is a fabulous center of pilgrimage flocked by million of pilgrims every year. The major airport to this region is Lohegaon airport in Pune, Western India. It is more than 247 Kms away from Tuljapur. The other near by airport of rail the region includes a Latur domestic airport(63 Kms), Nanded airport(189Kms), and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport(257 Kms). The Sholapur junction is the nearest rail head which is 45 Kms away from Tuljapur. The NH 211 is the major road link which connects the Tulajpur region with Mumbai, Chennai, Gujarat, Hyderabad and other regions of South India

Tulja Bhavani Temple

The Tulja Bhawani Mandir architecture reflects the 12th-century Hemaad Panthi architectural style where intricate carvings and stout gopurams were the order of the day. An unending stone wall separates the temple from the rest of the town in sheer holiness. In its mythological streak, Tulja Bhawani Mandir is constructed on the same strip of land where Mahisasur’s slain head fell in a fierce battle between him and Goddess Bhawani, who was borne out of fire pillars created by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.

Indoors, the main temple sphere, the chala moorti (moving idol), is the main statuette of the holy sanctum sanctorum. As said before Afzal Khan’s attack on the temple the goddess appeared in the dreams of pujari and conveyed him the impending danger. It was then that the idol was shifted to a safer place.

After when you cross the car parking zone, there stand two huge appliquéd entrance gates Raje Shahaji Mahadwar and Rajmata Jijau Mahadwar. On the left side of the Bhawani Mandir is a stone tank called as Kallol Tirth, the water of the tank has curative properties. Strolling few meters ahead is located Gomukh Tirth where water flows out of cow-like structure. Gomukh Tirth is equal to the Ganges in value and significance. Next, comes the Vishnu Tirth located on the eastern side of the northeastern side of the temple. It is famed for its piousness and stone steps that lead to its three entrances.

The main temple area a sabha mandap made of stone pillars sacredly nurtures images of all gods and goddesses. Centrally located the temple mandap has two side entrances supported by many pillars. In the garbha is beautifully carved, gold-laden statuette of Tulja Bhawani. On fine and festive days, the idol is fine gold and silver jewelry. One noticed ornament is the gold necklace that bears the name of ‘Chattarpati Shivaji’ on its each piece. Aside from these other notable things are marbled lion, the silver bed of goddess, her simhasan and Shivalinga.

Stepping out of the temple there is a round stone-like structure called as Chintamani, the goddess who helps take the right decision. Smaller shrines of Matangi, Yamee Devi, khandoba and Narimsha occupy little spaces inside the temple. A very special palanquin with hand-painted imageries of birds and animals is kept safe and used on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Full moon days to carry the goddess.

Note: The goddess is offered panchamruta abhishekams from 7 in the morning till noon and 7 in the evening till 10 in the night. Devotees can seek darshan between noon and 7 pm. Darshans are not closed for those who don’t participate in the abhishekams.

Weather & Useful Facts

Tuljapur witnesses different types of weather which include summers, monsoons, and winters. More details on the weather conditions are as follows:

Summers: During the summer season, the temperature in Tuljapur ranges from 40 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 31 degrees Celsius. The weather in Tuljapur is extremely hot. March to June are the 4 months when the travelers can avoid going to Tuljapur.

Monsoons: The monsoons in Tuljapur are hot and humid. The whole region gets laced up in the lush green hue of the trees and grasslands. July to August are the 3 months when the travelers can think of making the short trips to various sanctums dotted in Tuljapur. The weather here is hot and humid.

Winters: The winters are extremely cooler and the temperature here ranges from maximum of 20 degrees Celsius to minimum of 10 degrees Celsius. November to February are the 4 months in the year when the travelers can most preferably plan to visit Tuljapur.

Useful Facts

Important Temples and sites: Tulja Bhavani Mandir, Ghat Sheel, Paapnashi Tirth, Dhakte Tuljapur , Bharati Buwa’s Mutt, Sant Garibnath Mutt

Location:A few steps below the hill known as Bala Ghat, in the Osmanabad District of Maharashtra.

Distances: 429 Km SE of Mumbai, 275 Km SE of Pune, 40 Km NE of Solapur, 19 Km South of Osmanbad.

Route from Mumbai: Mumbai-Pune; NH9 to solapur; NH211 to Tuljapur

Where to Eat: Pawan Durga Lodge and Shri Lodge Durgapur.

Food, Eat & Dine

Pawan Durga Lodge and Shri Lodge in Tuljapur have restaurants that offer Maharashtrian and Punjabi dishes. However, the pujaris at Bhavani Mandir offer tasty Maharashtrian food for Rs 30 on a 30 minute advance notice.On special days, they also puran poli. Near by this temple, there are many small restaurants and shops which serve various types of authentic cuisines.

Shopping & Market

Shopping sell the popular ‘irkali’ saris, easily identifiable by their splendid checks, the dominant pattern. Solapur is famous for the designs and durability of its cotton bed sheets, sold in quiet a few shops in Tuljapur.

Tuljapur QnA

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hey, i would like to know how to reach Tuljapur from Pune & what are the places of interest.

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-05-23 12:27

Hi Amit,

MSRTC buses ply between Tuljapur (bus every 2 hours starting 7:30 am), Pune ( Swargate, 6:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 10 pm; 7 hrs trip), Mumbai (Dadar; 7:10, 10 hrs), Thane (4.45 pm; 10 hrs). The nearest bus station is at Mahabaleshwar. Tuljapur Bus Station is located in Osmanabad district. Bus is the best way to reach Tuljapur from pune.

For complete travel guide on Tuljapur, you can refer to the below mentioned link.

Travel Guide

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-05-23 12:27

Hi amit,

For complete travel guide on Tuljapur, you can refer to the below mentioned link.

www.kiomoi.com/travel-guide/tuljapur/overview-291-0.htm

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-05-23 12:27

Hi amit,

For complete travel guide on Tuljapur, you can refer to the below mentioned link.

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-05-23 12:27

Dear Mr Pawar you need to take a train to solapur from ahmedabad. you need toi get a decent hotel at solapur and from there take a bus or cab to Tuljapur which is 45km from solapur. Tuljapur is famous
pilgrimmage place for the temple of tulja bhavani . you can also have darshan at pandharpur akkakot and gagnapur as all are very near to solapur.Rajuri is in solapur it self and you will have to take a local transport from solapur to reach Rajuri.

pp jain

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-05-02 16:23

how much time it takes to reach tuljapur from mumbai ? Are there any AC buses available? What are the rates for the same?

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-30 20:57

Hi. Visited Turjapur last week. Best way to go to Turjapur from Mumbai is - Go by train from Mumbai to Solapur. It will take 8 hours. You can go by ST Bus from Solapur to Turjapur which is approx. 48 kms. Will take about 1 hour.

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-04-30 20:57

Here are buses available you can call on0120-4666444 for bus booking

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-04-30 20:57

Dear Mr Pavar,

You need to take any train from Ahmedabad going to sholapur which are many. total distance by train is 1280km.Distance from sholapur to Tuljapur is 45km which you cover by bus or cab. have tulja bhavani darshan and be back to sholapur and reach Rajuri which is part of soalpur it self. solapur has decent hotels to stay.

pp jain

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-20 18:03

hi, i am planning to visit Tuljapur-Pandharpur-Akalkot-Gangapur-Siddheshwar temple-Bhuikot fort etc. First of al tell me how can i reach Tuljapur from Solapur as i will be startng my journey from Solapur. after that pls suggest me which place should be the first to visit. pls guide me on this.

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-17 16:20

Dear Madhviji,

All these places which you want to vist are around solapur. since all these places are basically near to solapur and primarily pilgrimmage places they do not have very good accomodation facility so make solapur your base there are decent hotels around

Solapur from where you can visit pandharpur .disstance from Solapur to Pandharpur is about 72 km.Distance from Pandharpur to Tuljapur is about 45 km.

Akkalkot is about 45 kms from here and Gangapur another about 50 kms from Akkalkot. Railway connect is also superb from Solapur. siddheswar temple is in solapur itself.The temple, situated in the middle of the lake, is picturesque; with a backdrop of the Bhuikot fort looming behind it.

Siddheshwara Temple:- Apart form the main lingam of lord Shiva, there are temples of various other gods in the temple complex which is considerably huge. The Siddharameshwar Trust looks after the maintenance of the temple, and it is doing a good job. The temple itself is well maintained and clean, when there are crowds, there is a good queue system wherein men and women enter the sanctum sanctorum separately, and they have a shop where they sell books relating the templeÂ’s history and photographs. We came away quite impressed, and today, one of the most prominent photographs in my puja room is of the Siddheshwar temple.

Anonymous

Replied on 2019-04-17 16:20

wwhich r the various options to reach lonavala from rajouri?

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-15 15:47

hey, pls suggest few trains going from ahmedabad to tuljapur, which is the transportation available from Tuljapur to reach Rajouri?

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-15 15:46

hi, i am planning to visit Tuljapur-Pandharpur-Akalkot-Gangapur-Siddheshwar temple-Bhuikot fort etc. First of al tell me how can i reach pandharpur from pune as i will be startng my jurnt form pune. please help me as i am planning for jurny 2mrw morning. thanks in advance. pallavi

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-09 12:57

how to go to tuljapur from pune?

Anonymous

Asked on 2019-04-09 12:55

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