The beautiful state of Maharashtra in central India is popular for its natural beauty, vivid festivals and of course the various pilgrimage travels that take place through the state. If you were lucky to travel through the scenic state in the monsoon season and are looking for an excuse to re-visit Maharashtra, here is something else to explore. The many temples that dot the various parts of the state range from small to big, from simple to intricately built, but they are all equally worshiped with reverence.
Here is a look at some of the temple sights in Maharashtra. These are more than religious sites, they represent the culture of the state and the beliefs of people here. They are key places to visit while travelling through the state. Enjoy the visual tour of the temples in Maharashtra.
Ceiling Murals
Paintings on the ceilings of a Hindu temple in Maharashtra.
Photo Courtesy: Jorge Lascar
Krishna Temple
Prayers at the Krishna Temple.
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Temple Gopuram
A temple gopuram in Maharashtra with the influence of Southern India.
Photo Courtesy: Vitor Pamplona
Siddhivinayak Temple
Among the most popular symbols of spirituality in Mumbai.
Photo Courtesy: Darwininan
Colourful Temple Roof
Multi-hued temple roof.
Photo Courtesy: Senorhorst Jahnsen
Mumbadevi Temple
The market outside Mumbadevi Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Carol Mitchell
Fire Temple
The Parsi Fire Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Cory Doctorow
Bell Temple
The display of bells at the Bell Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Wm Jas
Show of Faith
Prayer scarves at a temple in Maharashtra.
Photo Courtesy: Carol Mitchell
Tirumurti Temple
The Jain temple of Tirumurti.
Photo Courtesy: Marco Zanferrari
ISKCON Temple
The outside of ISKCON Temple in Mumbai.
Photo Courtesy: Vijay Duvvuri
Lord Narasimha
Lord Narasimha at at ISKCON Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Vijay Duvvuri
Morgaon Temple
Temple spires of Morgaon.
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Mahalakshmi Temple
The Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur.
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Balaji Temple Rajagopuram
Southern style of rajagopuram at the Balaji Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Khariharan
Kalaram Temple
The Kalaram Temple in Nashik.
Photo Courtesy: Ekabhishek
Goddess Saptashrungi Devi Temple
The temple atop a hill.
Photo Courtesy: AmitUdeshi
Trimbakeshwar Temple
A vivid picture against the blue sky.
Photo Courtesy: Niraj Suryawanshi
Chaturshringi Temple
Among the most popular temples in Pune.
Photo Courtesy: Umesh Kale
Redi Temple
Beautiful temple roof at the Redi Temple.
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Bhuleshwar Temple
The fort-like facade of Bhuleshwar Temple.
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Pali Shri Ballaleshwar
A wondrous spiritual journey through Maharashtra.
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