Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
जेजुरी खंडोबा
The main temple of Khandoba, a deity worshipped by herders and farmers in Maharashtra, where devotees throw turmeric powder and the steps and walls glow golden.
The temple sits on a small hill outside the town of Jejuri, reached by climbing about 200 steps lined with hundreds of stone lamp pillars along the way. Khandoba is regarded as an incarnation of Shiva. Devotees bless one another by tossing turmeric powder (bhandar), and during festivals the entire hill is painted gold. The temple also houses a giant sword said to weigh more than 40 kg. About 50 km from Pune; free entry.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Purandar Fort
- Shinde Chhatri
- Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
- National War Memorial Southern Command
- Koregaon Park
- Osho International Meditation Resort
- Aga Khan Palace
- Saras Baug