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Andaman and Nicobar Islands1 temple
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West Bengal10 templesMaharashtra temple timings
From Mumbai's beloved Siddhivinayak and Shirdi's Sai Baba to five of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the Varkari heart of Pandharpur, Maharashtra weaves together Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta devotion.
This directory currently lists 20 temples across 19 cities in Maharashtra. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Mumbai
India's financial capital, home to one of the country's wealthiest and most visited Ganesha shrines.
Shirdi
The town where Sai Baba lived and took samadhi; one of India's most visited pilgrimage centres.
Nashik (Trimbak)
The town of Trimbak at the foothills of Brahmagiri, source of the Godavari river and site of a Jyotirlinga.
Pune (Bhimashankar)
A Jyotirlinga set deep in the Sahyadri hills of Pune district, source of the Bhima river.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Verul/Ellora)
Verul village beside the Ellora Caves, home to the twelfth and final Jyotirlinga.
Pandharpur
The spiritual capital of the Varkari tradition, on the banks of the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) river.
Kolhapur
A historic city whose Mahalakshmi (Ambabai) temple is one of the Shakti Peethas.
Shani Shingnapur
A village in Ahmednagar (Ahilya Nagar) district famous for its open-air Shani shrine and houses without doors.
Tuljapur
Tuljapur is a town in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra, about 45 km from Solapur, known as the seat of the goddess Tulja Bhavani.
Jejuri
Jejuri is a hill town in Purandar taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra, about 48-50 km southeast of Pune, famous as the seat of the deity Khandoba.
Morgaon
Morgaon is a village in Baramati taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra, on the bank of the Karha river, about 65 km from Pune city.
Siddhatek
Siddhatek is a village on the northern bank of the Bhima river in Karjat taluka of Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) district, Maharashtra.
Pali
Pali is a village in Sudhagad taluka of Raigad district, Maharashtra, situated between Sarasgad fort and the Amba river (not to be confused with Pali in Rajasthan).
Mahad (near Khopoli)
Mahad is a small village in Khalapur taluka, Raigad district, near Karjat and Khopoli, distinct from the larger town of Mahad further south in the same district.
Theur
Theur is a village in Haveli taluka of Pune district, about 25 km from Pune city, near the confluence of the Bhima and Mula-Mutha rivers.
Lenyadri
Lenyadri is a hillside site about 4.8 km north of Junnar in Pune district, known for its ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves, one of which houses the Girijatmaj Ganesha shrine.
Ozar
Ozar is a village in Junnar taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Kukadi river along the Pune-Nashik highway.
Ranjangaon
Ranjangaon is a village in Pune district, Maharashtra, near Shirur on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway, also known for its MIDC industrial area.
Ambajogai
Town in Beed district, also spelled Ambejogai.
Circuits and deities represented here
Frequently asked questions about Maharashtra's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in Maharashtra?
This directory currently lists 20 temples across 19 cities or towns in Maharashtra. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for Maharashtra?
Mumbai, Shirdi, Nashik (Trimbak), Pune (Bhimashankar), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Verul/Ellora), Pandharpur, Kolhapur, Shani Shingnapur, Tuljapur, Jejuri, Morgaon, Siddhatek, Pali, Mahad (near Khopoli), Theur, Lenyadri, Ozar, Ranjangaon, Ambajogai.
What is Maharashtra known for in terms of temples?
From Mumbai's beloved Siddhivinayak and Shirdi's Sai Baba to five of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the Varkari heart of Pandharpur, Maharashtra weaves together Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta devotion.
Which deities are most represented among Maharashtra's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Krishna, Ganesha, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Maharashtra?
Yes: 12 Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas, Ashtavinayak. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in Maharashtra?
Of the 20 temples listed, 16 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of Maharashtra temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Maharashtra?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for Maharashtra's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in Maharashtra?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.