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The Colour of Devotion – Jejuri

Posted by Sid's Photologue on December 17, 2016February 25, 2026

Located in the town of Jejuri, is the ancient Khandoba temple….

….Also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand; Khandoba is regarded as the ‘God of Jejuri’ and is held in great reverence by the Dhangars, one of the oldest tribes in India

Though Shiva is worshipped across Maharashtra mostly in his original form; many communities worship him in form of his avatars, Khandoba being one of the most popular.

Khandoba is the most popular Kuldevta (family deity) in Maharashtra, as well as one of the most widely worshipped gods of the Deccan plateau….

Jejuri Temple is situated atop a small hill with about 200 steps to reach the sanctum sanctorum….

The climb is not too difficult and offers amazing views of Saswad and Dive Ghat….

Like any other place of pilgrimage in India, the way to the temple is dotted with shops, selling the offerings for the God….

…..& also the souvenirs to take back…

Khandoba is considered as the giver of fertility. Believer couples visit the temple to obtain Khandoba’s blessing on consummation of marriage.

There are several mythological stories that associate Khandoba with the Hridrachurna (Turmeric powder)…..

…Hence one of the main ingredients to worship Khandoba is the turmeric….

…due to which the whole of the temple premise has acquired its characteristic yellow vivacity !!

…however, there are over 600 temples dedicated to Khandoba in the Deccan plateau, stretching from Nasik, Maharashtra in the north to Davangere, Karnataka in the south, Konkan, Maharashtra in the west to western Andhra Pradesh in the east.

Unlike the rest of the India, the priests here are Guravs, and not Brahmins…..

Most of Khandoba’s temples resemble forts, and the capital of his kingdom is considered at Jejuri.

While there are thousands of temples in India, Kandoba temple in Jejuri has its own charm….a charm of belief….a charm of reverence….a charm of faith…faith that is uniquely blended with its ‘yellow’ charisma……”the colour of devotion” !!

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