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Passing through Dive Ghat reach Jejuri 48 kms away from Pune. Jejuri is known for the Khandoba deity - the fighter God of the Marathas and large congregations attend the annual fair held herein the months Chaitra, Margashirsh, Paush and Magh (months of Hindu Calendar). Khandoba is shown astride a horse with an angry look. One needs to climb about 200 steps to reach the temple. Number of “Deep Mala†are a range of lights mounted on stones offered by devitees can be seen on the way.
Muslim invaders repeatedly tried destroy the temple. Aurangzeb,s second attempt to destroy the temple in 1690 was also futile and he was forced to lift the siege and offered one hundred and twenty five thousand silver coins to God Khandoba.
By Rail: Jejuri station is on Pune-Miraj railway route.
By Road: Pune 38 km. Saswad 16, Mumbai 208, Morgaon 17.