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Pandharpur
is one of the most prominent pilgrimage
sites in Maharashtra. It is located
on the banks of the Bhima river,
which is alternatively known as
Chandrabhaga because of its half-moon-like
shape. It is named after a merchant,
Pandarika who achieved self-realization
there."Vithoba", "Pandurang",
and "Pandharinath" are
the popular alternate names of
the deity, Viththal, who is regarded
in Hinduism as a God form of Lord
Krishna, who, in turn, is considered
as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Rakhumai or Rukmini is Viththal's
consort in Hinduism.
Tuljapur
Bhavani Temple:The temple is situated
on a very peculiar site. It is
located on one of the deep slopes
on the ranges of the Bala Ghat
This stage consists mainly of
the large tank known as the Kallola
tirth. After the construction
of the nivas of the Devi was over.
Vishvakarma took leave of Brahmadeva
on whose command he had Come down
to the Yamunachala to build it.
Brahmadeva decided to create the-tirths
necessary for any kshetra.
Ganganapur
Dattatreya Is considered to be
the incarnation of either Vishnu
or the all-powerful Trinity of
Hindu mythology viz. Brahma, Vishnu
and Mahesh. The story of his birth
and his life is to be found in
various texts. Dattatreya is the
son of the sage Atri and his wife
Anasuya
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