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Situated alongside the river Kukdi, the Girijatmaj temple at Lenyadri is famous as an Ashta Vinayak shrine. Interestingly the Lord here faces the north and the idol is actually a mural on the cave’s wall. The shrine lies in the eighth of the 18 ancient Buddhist caves atop the mountain and is the only one of its kind in the framework of Ashta Vinayak shrines. The Lord here is worshipped as Goddess Parvathi’s son as the name Girija is a manifestation of Goddess Parvathi. The temple’s design allows the Sun’s rays to light up the cave during the day. History The antiquity of the temple may be inferred from the origins of these caves. Legends Legend has it that Goddess Parvathi after a rigorous penance obtained the boon to become the mother of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Parvathi created an idol into which as promised the Lord manifested as Ganesha and fulfilled the Goddess’s wish. The day on which Lord Ganesha was born is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturdhi and in one of the most important festivals in the country. Festivals Bhadrapada( August/September) and Magha(January/February) Sudha Chaturdhi are celebrated with pomp and special rituals. Places of Interest Ashta Vinayak shrines are a popular pilgrimage and all of the shrines fall within a 200-mile radius. Lenyadri itself is an ancient Buddhist center and so is a popular tourist attraction. The nearby Shivneri fort is also a major attraction. Accommodation There is limited accommodation available in the form of Yatri Niwas run by the temple authorities. Apart from it one can consider the option of staying at Pune, which offers a wide choice.
Srisailam was famous in the 4th century A.D, according to Nasik inscription in this inscription mountain was divided into 3 parts. One of them was sirithan. Later it was called as Nallamala. Nasik inscription was carved by pulomavi belongs to satavahana dynasty. He ruled Deccan from 102 to 130 A.D. thus; about Srisailam primarily we can see in this inscription only
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