Toka ( Newasa Taluk , Ahilyanagar district): The Siddeshwar Mahadeva Temple at Toka village in Newasa Taluk of Ahilyanagar(formerly Ahmednagar) district in Maharashtra state is unique from several considerations. It is an abode of Vishnu, Shiva and Shakti(Devi). At the confluence of Pravara and Godavari: This pilgrimage centre is located in a picturesque region, on the Ahilyanagar-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar highway and at the confluence of Pravara and the mighty Godavari Rivers. Pravara joins Godavari at this point. The three independent temples are built with black basalt stone, and in typical Hemadpanti style of architecture. All the temples have intricately carved sculpture, showcasing instances of Ramayana, Mahabharat epics, Puranas, Surasundari, and Vyala-Sharabha. Less frequented place: Rushikesh Maruti Adsure, a young friend of Mahatma Phule Krushi Vidyapeeth Rahuri, before taking us to this interesting place, drove to Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Bhad...
Devgad: The Devgad Datta Mandir is located on the picturesque banks of the Pravara River near Murme village in Nevasa Taluka of Ahilyanagar(formerly Ahmednagar) district in Maharashtra state. It is known for its spotlessly clean premises and serene atmosphere. A different experience altogether: Visiting Devgad gives you a different experience in comparison to that of the well-known places of worship elsewhere. The welcome arch on the main road and that at the beginning of the premises are devoid of the usual gaudy colour structures. Natural light pinkish-cream colour: Interestingly, nowhere in the entire premises can you notice any paint on the walls. Instead, the whole premises is full of a natural light pinkish-cream to beige stonework colour, as all the construction is being done with entirely carved natural stones and Rajasthan marble. Earthy, light beige, or sand-toned look: There are three welcome arches, all along: one at the main road, the second one just before the premises...