Lonar Rama Gaya Temple- Maharashtra

Address

Lonar Rama Gaya Temple- Lonar, Buldana District, Maharashtra 443302

Diety

Rama

Introduction

Lonar Rama Gaya temple is located in the lonar, Buldana District, Maharshtra state. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Rama. The temple is believed to be built during the 13th century. It is believed by locals that Lord Ram had gone for his 14 years vanvas (stay in forest) in Panchvati after praying here. The wall had scribbling on it and inside wall had the words ‘Ramgaya Mandir’ written on it. The wooden idol of Rama… “It has been here for centuries”. . In Ramayana, there is a mention of Lonar Lake with name “Panch-sarovar”. In this temple there is only an idol of lord Rama and the statue also has its shadow falling in three different directions. It is said that lord Rama had left this place and went to Nashik from here during his 14 years exile period. Where there is Ram there is Hanuman (monkey God), on a centuries old Hanuman Temple, rather a small shrine. The idol of Hanuman shrine is just opposite to the Rama temple.

Century/Period/Age

13th century.

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Lonar

Nearest Railway Station

Aurangabad

Nearest Airport

Aurangabad.

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