Set in Ambajogai, Maharashtra, Yogeshwari Devi Temple honours Yogeshwari Devi, form of Durga. It is also known as Aadishakti Mata Yogeshwari Devi Mandir, Jogeshwari Temple.
Yogeshwari Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas; some sources describe it among the three and a half principal Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra specifically, though the precise body part of Sati said to have fallen here is not consistently documented across sources, so it is left unspecified. The temple stands on the banks of the Jayanti river near the Balaghat hills.
Maharashtra carries a distinct temple identity of its own: 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.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM |
Reported as continuous daily hours by one source; confirm locally.
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Navratri | March/April | Celebrated with special pujas. |
| Ashwin Navratri (Navratri Mahotsav) | September/October | The most celebrated festival at the temple, with decorations, special pujas, and cultural programs; a fair is held during Dussehra. |
| Holi and Deepawali | Also celebrated in a grand manner at the temple. |
History and architecture
Architecture
Hemadpanthi (stone corbelled) style, tower reported around 70 feet high across five levels
History
The temple stands on the banks of the Jayanti river near the Balaghat hills. Yogeshwari Devi is counted among the three and a half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra and is revered as Kuldevi (family deity) by many communities, including the Ahir community and Konkanastha Chitpavan and Karhade Brahmin families of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Her name derives from 'Yoga' and 'Ishwari', reflecting her role as controller of Shakti Yoga.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Nearest railway station is Parli Vaijnath; nearest airport is Aurangabad, about 230 km away; regular MSRTC buses connect Ambajogai to major towns.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. The specific body part of Sati associated with this Peetha was not confirmed consistently across sources; entry fee, dress code, poojas, and official website could not be verified.