Shri Vaijnath Temple

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Shri Vaijnath Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Beed
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Mahashivratri
Location
Location	Parli Vaijnath
State	Maharashtra
Country	India
Location in Maharashtra
Geographic coordinates	18°50′33.98″N 76°32′7.42″E / 18.8427722°N 76.5353944°E / 18.8427722; 76.5353944Coordinates: 18°50′33.98″N 76°32′7.42″E / 18.8427722°N 76.5353944°E / 18.8427722; 76.5353944
Architecture
Type	Hemadpanthi

Shri Vaijnath Temple (Marathi श्री वैजनाथ मंदिर ) is an ancient Shiva temple and is disputed as being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located at Parli Vaijnath in Beed district of Maharashtra, India.

Parli Vaijnath is a town in Beed district and is primarily known for the temple. Known as the Vaijanath Temple, it is built out of stone on a small hill and is surrounded by a wall that protects it from all sides.^[1]

Architecture[]

The temple is built on a hill using stones. Temple is approximately at a height of 75-80 feet from ground level. The main entrance is from East and the magnificent door present there is brass plated. Surrounded by four strong walls, the temple consists of corridors and a courtyard. The main gate of the temple also called "Mahadwar" has a Minaret nearby called a Prachi or Gawaksha, i.e., window. The temple has a wide staircase to enter. The temple renovated by Shiva devotee Ahalyadevi Holkar in the year 1706.^[2]

Culture[]

In addition to the traditional Maharashtrian way of life, though Parli Vaijnath is a place of pilgrimage for Shiva devotees, it is also a meeting point for Hari Hara. Lord Krishna's festivals too are celebrated along with Lord Shankara's festivals, with great festivity. Festivals of both Krishna and Shiva are celebrated here, as per the Indian Lunar Calendar.

Darshan[]

While performing Abhishekam, male devotees are not allowed to wear clothes above the waist.

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