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Shivadham temple is situated only 2 km from Tapovan within easy walking distance. Several other temples worth visiting are located in the surrounding villages.

Shivapuri is located in the south of Maharashtra state about 800km from Tapovan. It is the site of the Mahasamadhi of Parama Sadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj of Akkalkot.

About 200km south of Tapovan lies the famous ashram of Sai Baba of Shirdi. And nearby in Sakuri is the ashram of Upasani Baba, the Guru of the Holy Mother of Parama Sadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj.

Mapelora.jpg (25686 bytes)Within easy traveling distance from Tapovan are the remarkable Ajanta and Ellora caves. Today the wall-paintings, sculpture and architecture of Ajanta and Ellora are world famous. Thousands of visitors come here to marvel at one of the true wonders of the ancient world.

Ellora caves are situated near the city of Aurangabad which itself boasts of several important historic sites. Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora are each situated less than 200km from Tapovan. They can be reached easily by bus or taxi in a day trip.

Further north is the city of Jaipur, which together with India's capital, New Delhi, and Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal, form the so-called Golden Triangle. Jaipur is famous for its textiles and precious stones.

Closer to Tapovan (250km) is the ancient town of Maheshwar on the banks of the holy Narmada River which is the source of the Narmadeshwar Shivalingams and also the Sacred Narmada Sand.

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Shirdi & Sakuri Maheshwar & Narmada River

 

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Last modified: Saturday March 27, 2004.