Mahalakshmi Temple, Dahanu
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Mahalakshmi Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Palghar |
Deity | Goddess Lakshmi |
Location | |
Location | Dahanu |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Type | Hindu architecture |
Completed | 1306 |
Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Dahanu situated on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway in Dahanu area. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi. This temple was built by Koli king Jayabha Mukne of Jawhar State in 1306 at the establishment of Jawhar.[1] During the worship The flag of the present Raja of Mukne Dynasty of Jawhar is offered to the mother's temple. The flag is presented by Narayan Satava, the priest of the village of Vaghadi.[2]
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During Navaratri celebrations, devotees from distant places throng to the temple, which is decorated for this occasion, to pay obeisance. They have to stand for hours in long queues holding coconuts, flowers and sweets which they offer to the goddess.
References[edit]
- ↑ Tribhuwan, Robin D. (2003). Fairs and Festivals of Indian Tribes. Discovery Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7141-640-0.
- ↑ "महालक्ष्मी के इस मंदिर में चढ़ती है पहली फसल रहस्य जानकर चौंक जाएंगे आप - mobile". punjabkesari. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
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