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Renuka Mata Temple (Chandwad)
LOCATION: 244 kms from Mumbai, 282 kms from Pune, 79
kms from Nashik, 37 kms from Manmad.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September or you can travel any
time throughout year.
Renuka Mata Temple
Renuka Devi temple is a holy place which is located
and situated at Chandwad ib Nashik district of Maharastra.
Renuka Mata mandir is considered as “self jagrit
devasthan”. Renuka mata is known as a Rajeshwari and Kulaswamini..
Temple Information:
Location Details : Renuka Mata Temple
Base Village : Chandwad.
Nearest Railway Station : Manmad
History:
Rishi Parashurama was asked by his father Jamadagni
(known for his anger) to kill his mother Renuka. Parashurama, being an obedient
son, separated her head from body. The head landed in Chandwad while the body
fell near Mahur in Nanded district.
Jamadagni was pleased by Parashurama’s devotion and
obedience towards him. He then offered a boon to Parushurama, who wisely asked
for his mother and brothers to be brought back to life. Jamadagni was impressed
by Parshuram’s pragmatism and brought Renuka and her four sons back to life.
Jamadagni felt strong remorse for what he had done to his beloved and
compassionate wife. He then vowed not to get angered ever again and gave up
krodha forever.
The ancient Renuka temple was constructed by
Ahilyabai Holkar between 1735 and 1795. She built up maingate, Tirth-Talav,
Deepmal steps. Ahilyadevi was also a major worshiper of Renuka Devi. Ahilyadevi
used to go by subway to see Renuka Devi.
Devotees from various cities throng to visit the
temples especially during the festival of Navratri.
How to reach Renuka Mata Temple:
By Road:
Base Village for Chandwad fort is Chandwad.
- Best route for folks from Mumbai and Pune would
be from come to Nashik or Manmad.
- Take a bus from Manmad to Chandwad, will cost you
Rs-50 and get down at Renuka Devi temple.
Don’t forget to visit Chandreshwar temple, Rangmahal
in Chandwad town.
By Train: Manmad station which is around 24 kms.
By Air: Mumbai airport which is around 240 kms.
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