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Khandoba Temple Jejuri -
Lord Khandoba is among the most popular family deities of Maharashtra and is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The Khandoba Temple of Jejuri is thronged by large joint families from across Maharashtra and Karnataka once in a year. Located in picturesque hills away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this temple provides a great atmosphere for devotees seeking penance.
Khandoba Temple Jejuri - Pune - Maharashtra - Temple Tours Of India - YouTube
Khandoba, (Marathi: खंडोबा Kannada: ಖಂಡೋಬಾ, ಮಲ್ಲಣ್ಣ, ಮೈಲಾರ ಮಲ್ಲಣ್ಣ, ಮೈಲಾರ ಲಿಂಗ , Khaṇḍobā) also known as Khanderao, Khanderaya, Malhari Martand,Malanna, Mailar Malanna, Mailara Linga, and Mallu Khan is a regional Hindu deity, worshipped as Mārtanda Bhairava, a form of Shiva, mainly in the Deccan plateau of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. He is the most popular family deity in Maharashtra.[SUP]
[/SUP]He is also the patron deity of warrior, farming, herding as well as some Brahmin (priest) castes, the hunters and gatherers of the hills and forests. The cult of Khandoba has linkages with Vaishnava and Jain traditions, and also assimilates all communities irrespective of caste, including Muslims. Khandoba is sometimes identified with Mallanna of Andhra Pradesh and Mailara of Karnataka.
The worship of Khandoba developed during the 9th and 10th centuries from a folk deity into a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva, Bhairava, Surya and Karttikeya (Skanda). He is depicted either in the form of a Lingam, or as an image riding on a bull or a horse. The foremost centre of Khandoba worship is Jejuri in Maharashtra. The legends of Khandoba, found in the text Malhari Mahatmya and also narrated in folk songs, revolve around his victory over demons Mani-malla and his marriages.
The name "Khandoba" comes from the words "khadga" (sword), the weapon used by Khandoba to kill the demons, and "ba" (father). "Khanderaya" means "king Khandoba". The name "Mallari" or "Malhari" is split as "Malla" and "ari" (enemy), thus meaning "enemy of the demon Malla". Malhatri Mahatmya records Martanda Bhairava, pleased with the bravery of Malla, takes the name "Mallari" (the enemy of Malla).[SUP][2][/SUP] Other names include Khandu Gavda, Mhalsa-kant ("husband of Mhalsa") and Jejurica Vani
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Khandoba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lord Khandoba is among the most popular family deities of Maharashtra and is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The Khandoba Temple of Jejuri is thronged by large joint families from across Maharashtra and Karnataka once in a year. Located in picturesque hills away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this temple provides a great atmosphere for devotees seeking penance.
Khandoba Temple Jejuri - Pune - Maharashtra - Temple Tours Of India - YouTube
Khandoba, (Marathi: खंडोबा Kannada: ಖಂಡೋಬಾ, ಮಲ್ಲಣ್ಣ, ಮೈಲಾರ ಮಲ್ಲಣ್ಣ, ಮೈಲಾರ ಲಿಂಗ , Khaṇḍobā) also known as Khanderao, Khanderaya, Malhari Martand,Malanna, Mailar Malanna, Mailara Linga, and Mallu Khan is a regional Hindu deity, worshipped as Mārtanda Bhairava, a form of Shiva, mainly in the Deccan plateau of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. He is the most popular family deity in Maharashtra.[SUP]
[/SUP]He is also the patron deity of warrior, farming, herding as well as some Brahmin (priest) castes, the hunters and gatherers of the hills and forests. The cult of Khandoba has linkages with Vaishnava and Jain traditions, and also assimilates all communities irrespective of caste, including Muslims. Khandoba is sometimes identified with Mallanna of Andhra Pradesh and Mailara of Karnataka.
The worship of Khandoba developed during the 9th and 10th centuries from a folk deity into a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva, Bhairava, Surya and Karttikeya (Skanda). He is depicted either in the form of a Lingam, or as an image riding on a bull or a horse. The foremost centre of Khandoba worship is Jejuri in Maharashtra. The legends of Khandoba, found in the text Malhari Mahatmya and also narrated in folk songs, revolve around his victory over demons Mani-malla and his marriages.
The name "Khandoba" comes from the words "khadga" (sword), the weapon used by Khandoba to kill the demons, and "ba" (father). "Khanderaya" means "king Khandoba". The name "Mallari" or "Malhari" is split as "Malla" and "ari" (enemy), thus meaning "enemy of the demon Malla". Malhatri Mahatmya records Martanda Bhairava, pleased with the bravery of Malla, takes the name "Mallari" (the enemy of Malla).[SUP][2][/SUP] Other names include Khandu Gavda, Mhalsa-kant ("husband of Mhalsa") and Jejurica Vani
Please read more about this temple here:
Khandoba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
