Shri Renuka Devi Temple
Mahur, Maharashtra

Goddess Renuka Devi Temples situated at Mahurgad, Maharashtra is of great significance and very popular, famous. Temple is at hilltop (gad). Mahurgad is about 2.5 kms from Mahur village. Its about 200 kms from Nagpur, Maharashtra or about 140 kms from Wardha (nearest railway station). Temple is situated on a hilltop (Mahurgad) surrounded by beautiful nature.

It is said that temple has been constructed about 800 years before by Yadava King of devgiri. Its also considered as one of the Shaktipeeth of Maharashtra. Annual festival during Navaratri is celebrated and a huge fair is organized every year on Dasara day.

Few points as below observed during recent visit to Mahurgad.

Car Parking

Considering the popularity of this temple and huge base of devotee, this is very crowded place. As usual, least attention is being given for parking. The shop keepers will provide the space for parking if a saree for offering to goddess is purchased. But still, you need to be a very skilled driver to park your car and for driving up / down of Mahurgad. So, it's more convenient to travel by bus from Mahur village or use some local transport. But it's not a major concern and one can manage without many hassles.

Goddess Darshan

Unlike other famous temples, no special darshan is available. There is only one line for darshan and that too without any payment.

 

Even though its free darshan, peoples were quite disciplined and were following the que without creating any ruckus / nonsense for others. It was really a very pleasant experience. Even inside the sanctum sanctorum also, no pushing other / overpower other to move first.

Temple Management

Temple management body is governed by the government officials and hence entire working / arrangement inside the temple and around (except the local vendors) were very polite, disciplined and co-operative. 

 President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer were all government officials and are holding these responsibilities by their posts. Looking at this arrangement and experience with such system, feel to have same arrangement at all pilgrims / temples.

In all a good experience and can return with lot of positive energy. Only suggest is to avoid visiting on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Navaratri period. But this doesn’t apply to the individuals who are full of energy and willing to take more trouble to have Darshan on such special days.