
Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
Hindu temple in Maharashtra, India

Hindu temple in Maharashtra, India
The Khandoba Temple of Jejuri is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Khandoba, located on a hill in the town of Jejuri, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the most prominent Hindu pilgrimage centres of Maharashtra. Jejuri's Khandoba is a Kuladevata of many farming families, Brahmins and nomadic Dhangar tribe of the Maharashtra and Deccan region. According to legends and folklore, Khandoba was a human Avatar of Bhagawan Shiva; he used to live and rule the region from Jejuri-gad (transl. Jejuri fort), where the Mandir is now present. The Mandir is also known as Jejuri-gad. Khandoba killed the demon brothers Mani and Malla, when they harassed people.
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