In Hinduism, God is seen before any work. New Year also symbolizes new beginnings. The coming New Year brings new hope, energy and a fresh start. So everyone wishes this year to be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. In India, there is a belief in this regard that the visit of God should start the New Year. That is why many people visit temples in early January. Taking darshan of God on this day gives peace of mind and gives a positive start to the year itself. Let’s know the famous temples of Maharashtra where with the blessings of God
New Year can be started.
Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
Sri Siddhivinayak Temple is a temple of Lord Ganesha. This temple is located in Prabhadevi area of Mumbai. Devotees come here every year on the first day of New Year to have darshan of Bappa. They come here and pray to Bappa to remove all the obstacles of the year.
Shri Vitthal Temple, Pandharpur
You can start the year with the darshan of Vithuraya. Every year the temple is decorated on the occasion of New Year. This temple is a famous pilgrimage site situated on the banks of Chandrabhaga river in Solapur district of Maharashtra.
Akkalkot, Solapur
Akkalkot is a famous pilgrimage site in Solapur district and houses the temple of the great 19th century saint Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj. Sri Swami Samarth Maharaj is considered to be an avatar of Dattatreya. It has food canopies, accommodation, as well as a museum to showcase the life of Swami. Religious places in Maharashtra are not just physical places of worship, but they are examples of our cultural, historical and spiritual heritage. You can visit this temple to start the New Year positively.
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
New Year can be started with the blessings of Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur. It is an ancient and famous Shaktipeeth.
Trimbakeshwar Temple
Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik is a very important pilgrimage site. You can start the new year with the darshan of Mahadev. There is a Shivalinga, symbolizing the three deities Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, located at the foothills of the Brahmagiri mountain near the source of the Godavari river.
ISKCON TEMPLE
One can visit the ISKCON temple on January 1, which is a few steps away from Juhu Beach in Mumbai. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is made of marble and glass. If you want to have love and intimacy in the New Year, you can definitely have darshan of Shri Krishna.
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