Sunrise. We were enroute to Tuljapur from Siddhatek
Country roads, take me . . . to Tuljapur?
The road to Tuljapur. We had halted to stretch our legs.
Fields bordering the road to Tuljapur.
Wildflowers. These ones are supposed to be a favorite of the monkey god Hanuman.
The Tulja Bhavani Temple at Tuljapur.
The Shahji Raje Mahadwar leading to the Tulja Bhavani temple.
Climbing down the steps to the Tulja Bhavani Temple.
The Tulja Bhavani Temple. The temple is very popular as Bhavani was the family deity of the Bhonsale clan to which Shivaji belonged.
The crowds milling about the Tulja Bhavani Temple premises.
Devotees make their offerings at the Yagna Mandap in the premises of the Tulja Bhavani Temple.
The Yagna Mandap in the premises of the Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Minstrels sing and dance for the goddess Bhavani at the Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Flour is presented as an offering to the goddess.
The Tulja Bhavani Temple
People move about in the premises of the temple.
Green bangles on sale outside the temple. These are offered to the goddess.
Kumkum on sale in the shops outside the Tulja Bhavani temple.
Green bangles on sale outside the temple. These are offered to the goddess. According to local beliefs, a married woman, if her husband still lives, is supposed enter the temple wearing green-colored bangles.
