Nandurbar District - Religion

Religion

  • Prakasha, one of the famous religious places, also known as Dakshin Kashi, is in Shahada Tehsil. The temple of Prakasha is very old.
  • One of the famous temples of God Shree Ganesha (Heramb) is at Jaynagar, 24 km away from Shahada. Hundreds of thousands of people visit this temple on the occasion of Mangli Chathurthi.
  • Shri Datta temple is at Sarangkheda. Every year a big fair is organised on the eve of Datta Jayanti which has main attraction of sale of horses.
  • Umaj mata temple is at shinda. Every year a big fair is organised on the eve of Ashatami (december).
  • Hingani is a small village between Shahada and Shirpur. People there conduct the "Mahavakya" & "Mahakavya" of the Mahanubhav panth.
  • Ashwashthama and Shanimandal religious places are also in this district.
  • Dandapaneshwar Ganesh Mandir
  • Astamba rishi yatra in Akrani Tahasil religious places is also in this district.

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