Ambejogai

The Temple gives the place its name...Ambajogai – Goddess Amba / Jogeshwari / Yogeshwari / Jogai….It is the town and Taluka of Beed distr. The temple is a wonderful old time construction in Hemadpanthi style architecture & dates back to hundreds of years. The Devi Mandir is one of the three and half Shakti Peeths in Maharashtra. It is the cultural capital of Marathwada. Old name of Ambejogai is Mominabad as there was Nizamshahi. Usually one can get an unhurried Darshan, unless tourist buses arrive for darshan. It is a jagrut devasthan and the Kuladaivat for certain communities too.

It is believed that Ambejogai devi fulfill the wishes of her devotees. Ambejogai is originaly form of Goddess Parvati. The temple complex hosts various rituals and bhajans that begin as early as 5:00 AM. Devotees offer Tambul (विडा) to devi as prasad for her which is considered as special in temple. There is festival season in Navratra and Dasara.

Also when in Ambajogai, don’t miss darshan here. The Bhakt Nivas is situated just outside the main entrance gate of the Mandir. Less than 100 metres down is the Ganesh temple (Sakshi Ganesh). Folklore says that Devi Darshan is complete only with Ganesh Darshan which provides a peaceful and spiritual ambience. Overall it’s a must experience!

How to reach here:

It is close from Parali which is 25 km. Distance from Mumbai to Ambejogai is 482 km. From Mumbai by road ST and private buses are available , one can reach by raod within 10- 11 hrs. Otherwise Mumbai to Latur train or bus, and then temple is 60 Km.

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