Nearby Places Around Akluj
Yamai Devi Temple, Mahalung
Yamai Devi Temple is only 8 km from Akluj. It is one of the oldest temples in Maharashtra. The construction of the temple is very old and in good condition. Next to the temple is an old-fashioned pavilion with a deep well attached to it. The temple grounds are large and are inhabited by monkeys. It is said that since the Goddess resides in Mahalung, the monkeys have also resided in Mahalung. Every year a big procession of Goddess is performed in Navratri.
Ardhanari Nateshwar Mandir, Velapur
Ardhanari nateshwar temple is only 11 km from Akluj. Ardhanari nateshwar Temple is one of the oldest temples in Maharashtra. The construction of this temple is of Hemadpanthi architectural style and inscriptions about Yadav Raja Ramchandra (1271 to 1310) are carved on the walls of this temple. The temple has an idol of Lord Shiva and the right side of the idol represents Shiva and the left side represents Parvati.
Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple, Pandharpur
Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir is 43 km from the Akluj. Shri Vitthal is considered to be the chief deity of the Warkari sect in Hinduism. Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir is also known as the Southern Kashi of India and Kuldaivat of Maharashtra State. This temple is the most visited temple in Maharashtra.
How to Reach: You can reach at the temple by local transport available in the Akluj or by MSRTC buses headed towards the Pandharpur, Solapur.
Shree Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Shri Laxmi Narsimha Temple, Nira Narsingpur is 20 km from Akluj. The construction of Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Nira Narsinghpur is of Hemadpanthi style. Narasimha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is the place where the confluence of two rivers, Bhima and Nira.
Shikhar Shingnapur Temple, Shingnapur
Shikhar Shingnapur is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva and it is 45 km from the Akluj. This temple is the oldest temple devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is located at the top (Shikhar) of Shingnapur hills, that’s why it called Shikhar Shingnapur.
Gondawalekar Maharaj Temple, Gondawale
Gondawalekar Maharaj Temple is 66 km from the Akluj. Sri Brahma Chaitanya Gondwalekar Maharaj was among the famous Maharashtrian saints who became famous in the late nineteenth century. He was born on the day of Magh Shuddha Dwadashi Shake in 1766 (1845 AD) in the village of Gondwale Budruk. The village is located in Maan taluka of Satara district, 40 miles from Satara on the Satara-Pandharpur road.