AMBAJOGAI

Culturally important town of Ambajogai in Parbhani is 25 kilometers from Parli Vaijnath. The oldest temple of the Goddess Yogeshwari has been famous since long. The structure of the temple is in Hemadpanti Style. Delicate carvings on the pillars are attractive. Adjoining north gate is located the ‘Sarveshwar Teerth’. Adjoining the west gate are the temples of various deities. A festival is held here during Dassehra.

A kilometer or two from the Yogeshwari Temple, on the hill of Balghat, lie the Samadhi of Saint Mukundraj, the first Marathi poet who wrote the famous verse – ‘Viveksindhu’ (Sea of Reason). Saint poet Dasopant also had stayed here and composed his verses.

Nearby Attractions

Mukundraj Swami Samadhi, Dasopant Swami Samadhi, Sankleshwar Mandir, Renukai Devi Mandir, Hatti Khana, Amleshwar Mandir, Putreshwar Mandir, Kholeshwar Mandir, Nagnath Mandir, Kashi Vishveshwar Mandir, Buttenath Mandir

Accommodation

Shree Yogeshwari Yatri Niwas (Contact Number : 02446-244559, Mob-94222 40371)
[Charges - Room Rs.250/-; Room with TV Rs.300/-]

How to reach

Nearest Airport : Osmanabad Airport (OMN) [74 Kilometers]
Nearest Railway Station : Parli Vaijnath
Distance : Parli Vaijnath to Ambajogai - 25.2 Kilometers (By Road)