JEJURI

Jejuri is one of the most famous religious places in Maharashtra. The Village Jejuri is popularly known as Khanderayachi Jejuri.

Jejuri's Khandoba Temple is built on a hill, which is approximately 51 kilometers away from Pune Railway Station. As the Temple is on the hill, one has to ascend more than 200 steps. But the ascending is not so tough and the wonderful view of Jejuri village is superb. If weather permits, One can easily see the spectacular view of Dive and Saswad Ghat. One can enjoy number of `Deep Mala' (lamp post) while climbing the hill. Jejuri is really popular for its old Deep Malas.

The Jejuri temple was constructed in 1608. The Sabhamandap (Audience Hall) and other parts of the structure were completed subsequently. In 1742, Holkars constructed pillars and completed battlements and tank. The devotees added gateways, stairways, lamp pillars, cloisters etc.

The Idol of Lord khandoba in the Temple is beautiful.

The shepherd community considers Khandoba as their family deity.

One must visit Jejuri to look the Crystal Stands. Jejuri is one of the important temples in Maharashtra with historical significance.

Khandobacha Yelkot, Yelkot Yelkot Jay Malhar, Sadanandacha Yelkot, Kadepathar Maharaj Ki Jay are some of the popular terms here.

One can find many idols in and nearby the Jejuri Temple.

Temple Festivals :-

Chaitra Pournima, Dussehra, Champa Shashthi, Paush Pournima, Magh Pournima, Mahashivratri, Somvati Amavasya, Guru Pournima

Pandit/Brahmin for Pooja in Jejuri :-

Upadhye Guruji-9850150797, 02115-253152

Accommodation :-

Shree Siddhi Lodge and Hotel # 02115-253090

Best time to visit Jejuri :-

Throughout the year

Nearest Railway Station :-

Jejuri Railway Station

Trains Passing through Jejuri (Time Table) :-

Train Details	From - To	Jejuri Arr.	Jejuri Dep.
11024 - SAHYADRI EXP	KOP - CSMT	04:44	04:45
71426 - STR PUNE DEMU	STR - PUNE	06:34	06:35
71419 - PUNE KOP DEMU	PUNE - KOP	10:34	10:35
71420 - KOP-PUNE DEMU	KOP - PUNE	12:14	12:15
11029 - KOYNA EXPRESS	CSMT - KOP	13:49	13:50
11030 - KOYNA EXPRESS	KOP - CSMT	14:09	14:10
71425 - PUNE STR DEMU	PUNE - STR	19:39	19:40
11039 - MAHARASHTRA EXP	KOP - G	21:19	21:20
11039 - MAHARASHTRA EXP	KOP - GKP	21:19	21:20
11040 - MAHARASHTRA EXP	G - KOP	05:58	06:00
15018 - GKP LTT EXP	GKP - KOP	05:58	06:00
11023 - SAHYADRI EXPRES	CSMT - KOP	23:08	23:10

Distance :-

Mumbai - Jejuri - 206 Kilometers (By Road) Via Mumbai Pune Express Way

Nearby Attractions / Holy Places :-

Shree Mayureshwar Temple, Morgaon (Ashta Vinayak)
Pandeshwar
Bhuleshwar
Saswad
Kanifnath Temple
Balaji Temple