Yamai Devi Temple Aundh

YAMAI DEVI TEMPLE

Aundh, Satara, Maharashtra, India

Goddess

Yamai Devi is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. The idol of Devi Mahishasur Mardini in black stone is almost 2 meters high in a cross-legged sitting position. The idol has four hands and is carrying gada, arrow, trishul and paan patra.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Aundh Bus Stand	1.1 KM	1800221250
Rahimatpur Railway Station	21.5 KM	139
Pune International Airport	150 KM	020-26685599

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rahimatpur Railway Station	21.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Pune International Airport	150 KM	020-26685599

Architecture

Yamai Devi Temple is shortened form "Ye Mai" of Marathi which means the goddess of Kolhapur. The word Yamai refers to "goddess, please come". Idols of many deities and hindu gods are carved, walking around the temple walls, there is a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The temples of the temple can be rested momentarily.Seeing the carved rotation pillars in the wall, proud of the architecture.

The town and the temple have been associated with the Pant family for many centuries. The present head of this former ruling family, Gayatridevi Pantpratinidhi, has installed a 7 kilograms (15 lb) solid gold kalash or crown on the pinnacle of the Yamai temple on the hill. Another temple of Devi Yamai is located in the town; apart from the one on the hill. The temple can either be reached using steps that start at the bottom of the hill. Direct road access is also available to the hilltop.

Religious Significance

Legend about this place is the test of lord rama taken by Maa Parvati. When Sita was abducted by demon king ravana. Then Lord Rama was in lot of pain and anguish and was searching sita everywhere along with Laxmana. Seeing this state of Rama, Parvati had a doubt that how can Rama be an incarnation of Vishnu. Lord Shiva told her that he is aware of his reality and he is just playing the character of Rama. Right now, as per character demand Rama should feel pain. So he is feeling pain otherwise from within he is totally still and is in bliss. Parvati could not accept this fact and she decided to take test of Lord Rama. So she took the form of sita and appeared in front of Lord Rama. Vishnu worship Shiva and Shiva worship Vishnu. So for Lord Rama, Parvati is his mother. Seeing Parvati, Lord Rama immediately recognized her and addressed her as mother. Parvati realized her mistake and blessed Rama.

The story of Yamai's Goddess tells us that in the ancient times, when Shankar-Parvati Saripat was playing, she heard the voice of someone mourning. When Parvati asked, Shankar said that Shriram had gone in search of Sita. Sriram is a divine man. Then why mourn? Research on what? thinking that Parvati took the form of Sita for her examination. But Lord Sriram noticed that Parvati in the form of Sita came and said 'Hey Mai', how do you get here? asked. Parvati was confined to that place and since then she has been declared as 'Yamai' in that place.

History

This temple was built in 7th century and Pantpraynidhi family is the contributor.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757