| NAVARATRA
MAHALAXMI FAIR |
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| Celebrated In
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Jalgaon, Maharashtra. |
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| Duration :
10 Days |
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| Presiding
Deity :
Goddess Maha Laxmi |
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| The Navaratra Mahalaxmi temple is
situated in the heart of Jalgaon town. It is a storeyed stone building with a
'Kalash' at the top. On all the four sides brass bars have been fitted instead
of walls to allow sufficient light to enter the temple. |
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| The back of the deity's throne is
plated with silver sheets 41x41 in size bearing fine engraving. At the back of
the Goddess there is a 'Pindi' of Lord Shiva and an image of Ganapati and in
the rear is installed an idol of God Hanuman three and half inches high facing
the west. |
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| A fair is held at the temple for
10 days from Ashvina Sud.1 to Ashvina Sud. 10. People from Jalgaon town and
nearby villages mostly attend this fair. |
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