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Khandoba Temple Jejuri
Jejuri, Maharashtra
17th Century CE
Known for the turmeric (bhandara) throwing ritual. The entire temple turns yellow during festivals.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Maratha
- Style
- Maratha / Hemadpanthi
- Primary Deity
- Khandoba (Shiva form)
- Languages
- Marathi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Turmeric (bhandara) throwing. Temple turns yellow. Major Maharashtra pilgrimage
Architectural Features
Hilltop fort templeYellow turmeric covering200 stepsDeepotsav