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Tulja Bhavani Temple
Tuljapur, Maharashtra
12th Century CE
The family deity (Kuldevi) of Shivaji Maharaj. The sword Bhavani Talwar was believed given to Shivaji by the goddess here.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Maratha
- Style
- Hemadpanthi
- Primary Deity
- Bhavani (Tulja)
- Languages
- Marathi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Shivaji's Kuldevi. Bhavani Talwar legend. Major Shakti shrine
Architectural Features
Shivaji connectionBhavani sword legendRock-cut sanctum