The Art of Carved Stones
The temple of Khandoba is located at some distance from Solapur and is well-known for its annual fair during the Navratri festival. Khandoba is the most popular clan deity of several nomads, farming and herding families in Maharashtra and is also known by other names such as Mallukhana, Malhari-Martand and Khanderaya. Khandoba is believed to be the divine manifestation of Lord Shiva.
Suggested Duration - 1-2 hours
The temple of Khandoba is located on a hilltop, which can be reached by climbing up a few steps. The first thing that one notices while walking towards the temple is its huge structure: it's made up of large blocks of stone with carvings on them. This shows that Khandoba was once a prominent deity in this region and is still venerated with devotion.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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