Pilgrimage sites of Western & Central India

1. PILGRIMAGE SITES OF
WESTERN & CENTRAL INDIA.
Shubham Anil Patil

2. Nashik
Panchavati:- Nashik is home to many temples that are linked to
Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here during his exile
Pilgrim sites in Maharashtra

3. Trimbakeshwar
• Trimbakeshwar at 30 kms from Nashik is home to one of the 12
Jyotirlinga Temples of Lord Shiva in India.

4. GANAPATIPULE
Ganapatipule temple is a renowned shore temple of lord ganesha
overlooking arabian sea.

5. • Shirdi
• Shirdi is the most visited
Pilgrimage in Maharashtra and
third most visited pilgrim
destination in India after Tirupati
and Vaishnodevi.

6. Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai
situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area.
Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai

7. Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah or the monument of Pir Haji Ali
Shah Bukhari located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern Mumbai.

8. Shreemant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune is
dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular
in Maharashtra and is visited by over hundred thousand pilgrims every
year.

9. The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to
Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

10. Mumba Devi Mandir is an old temple in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India dedicated to the goddess Mumbā, the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother
Goddess).

11. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, sometimes referred to as
the Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar Temple, is one of the shrines dedicated to Lord
Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva Purana. This pilgrimage site is located in Ellora

12. Jejuri is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the
Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for the main temple of Lord Khandoba.

13. Saptashrungi or Saptashringi is a site of Hindu pilgrimage, situated 60 kilometres
(37 mi) from Nashik in the Indian state of Maharashtra. According
to Hindu traditions, the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini dwells within the seven
mountain peaks. (Sapta means seven and shrung means peaks.) It is located
in Nanduri, Kalwan taluka, a small village near Nashik in India.

14. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
Located in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, Shri Swaminarayan Temple is a shrine
dedicated to Narayan Dev.
Pilgrim sites in Gujarat

15. Dwarkadhish Temple,
Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Chalukya styled
architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna.

16. SOMNATH TEMPLE, SOMNATH
The somnath jyotirlinga temple is first of the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of
lord shiva.

17. Kirti Mandir
Kirti Mandir, a pleasant and bright place of respect, was built in the honour
of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi in Porbandar in the
Indian State of Gujarat

18. UJJAIN- An ancient political centre, ujjain is one of the holiest cities of india.
Pilgrim sites in Madhya Pradesh

19. KHAJURAHO - Is a historical town located in chhatarpur
district of madhya pradesh.

20. OMKARESHWAR Is a famous pilgrimage center located on the island of
mandhata in the khandwa district of madhya pradesh.

21. Shanischara Temple is a Hindu
temple situated at Aiti village in
Morena district of Madhya Pradesh.

22. PILGRIM CENTERS IN GOA
Basilica Of Bom Jesus -a distance of 9 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand
and 27 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station, the famous Bom Jesus
Basilica is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (Churches & Convents of
Goa).

23. Shri Mangueshi Temple / Mangeshi Temple -At a distance of 21 km from
Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 37 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and
34 km from Mapusa, Shri Mangueshi Temple is situated in North Goa.

24. Se Cathedral -Se Cathedral is considered to be one of the largest churches
in Asia, situated in Old Goa, opposite to Basilica of Bom Jesus.

25. Shri Shantadurga Temple - Kavlem -Shri Shantadurga Temple is a
large temple located at the foothill of Kavlem village in Ponda Taluka.
This temple is considered as one of the most important and the biggest
temple in Goa.

26. DONGARGARH- Dongargarh is
the main tourist as well as
pilgrimage of the district. The
famous temple of MAA
BAMLESHWARI is on a hilltop of
1600 feet in the town of
Dongargarh.
Pilgrim centers in
Chattissgarh

27. PRAGYA GIRI
Pragya Giri is at Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon
district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is on a hilltop
of 1000 feet. This is a Buddha vihara with a
big Buddha statue facing east.

28. DANTESHWARI TEMPLE- This ancient temple is at the
confluence of the Dakini and Shankini rivers, about one and a
half hours from Jagdalpur.

29. BHORAMDEO TEMPLE- Bhoramdeo
Temple, or the ‘Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh’,
carved on the rocky stones in the Nagar
style is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva.

30. DAMAN AND DIU
Jain Temple- Jain temple in Daman is located to the northern region of the
very impressive and famous Nani Daman fort.

31. Se Cathedral- The Se Cathedral had been renovated in the recent past. Every
tourist who visits this particular cathedral is sure to get spellbound by its grandeur
and sublimity of art.

32. Church of our Lady of the Rosary- Dating back to 17th century,
Daman Church of our Lady of the Rosary is a real feast for eyes.

33. • Dominican Monastery- Daman
Dominican Monastery is a
representation of historic ruins.
This monastery saw a massive
downfall which till date escapes
any logical explanation and strong
interpretation.

34. PILGRIM CENTERS IN DADRA AND NAGAR
HAVELI
• Bindrabin Temple -Also known
as Tadkeshwara Temple among
the locals, Bindrabin Temple is
located on the banks of Sakartod
River in Dadar and Nagar
Haveli.

35. Tirupati Balaji Temple- Located in the capital city of Silvassa, Tirupati
Balaji Temple is another popular religious site in Dadar and Nagar
Haveli.

36. Swaminarayan Temple- Located on the banks of River Daman
Ganga in Silvassa, Swaminarayan Temple is one of the most
beautiful temples in Dadar and Nagar Haveli.

37. • Church of Our Lady of Piety- Constructed
by the Portuguese, Church of Our Lady of
Piety is one of the most ancient churches in
Khanvel city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

38. Itinerary
Mumbai – Nashik (2)
Detailed Itinerary
Day-1 Arrival at Nashik - Nashik is an industial town and a renowned
pilgrim destination visited for its Proximity to Trymbakeshwar (One of
the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva at half an hour drive from
Nashik) and temples & Caves with Ramayana era significance.
Proceed to Trymbakeshwar Temple Darshan. On the return take a
short diversion to visit Anjaneri, believed to be the Birthplace of Lord
Hahuman. In the afternoon visit Panchvati area and visit Naroshankar
Temple by Godavari River and Sita Gunfa. Thereafter proceed to visit
Pandav Caves (Buddhist Caves) and Kalaram Temple (Ancient
Temple).
Day-2 Shirdi Excursion along with Shani Shinganapur Temple -
Guests can opt for an excursion to Shirdi (90 kms - 2 hours), a
renowned pilgrimage and one of the most visited temples in India. On
the return take a 70 kms excursion to Shani Shinganapur Temple
(Lord Shani Temple - 140 kms from Nashik - 3.5 hours).
Day-3 Departure - Depart for onward Journey.

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