Tulajā Bhavānī
The goddess who gave Śivājī his sword
From the official temple website
Managed by Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple Trust
⭐ Why it is famous
Kuladevatā of the Bhosale house; tradition holds that Bhavānī herself handed Chhatrapati Śivājī the Bhavānī talwār.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A 12th-century Yādava-era shrine on the Bālāghāṭ ridge, one of the three-and-a-half Śakti Pīṭhas of Maharashtra.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 04:00 – 21:30
- Devī nidrā (rest) periods thrice daily
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 mukh-darśan pass on festival days
- Two Navarātris (Śāradīya and Śākambharī) draw huge crowds
- Steep steps down to the sanctum
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Tulajā Bhavānī, Tuljapur, DharashivSolapur (SUR) — 45 km
Tuljapur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Solapur (SSE) — 45 km
Buses from Solapur (1.5 hrs) and Latur; taxis available.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthan bhaktaniwas
- Lodges in Tuljapur
- Hotels in Solapur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Naldurg fort
- Solapur Siddheshwar lake
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
September–February