Multiple Visits to Jejuri on 22-Dec-2016 and 30-Dec-2019

Visited Jejuri with Sadhana and Shahs on 22-Dec-2016.

Khandoba Temple, Jejuri has also been a historically important place as Shivaaji met his father Shahaji here after a long period. The meeting is historically very important as both discussed the strategies against Mughals, here. The temple is dedicated to Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand or Mylaralinga. Khandoba is regarded as the 'God of Jejuri' and is held in great reverence by the Dhangars.

Visit to Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu on 13-Dec-2016

Guru_Shikhar, Mount Abu a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range.

Very fortunate be there on the Shikhar on Datta Poornima. Excellent bright climate and good effort to reach the peak with Shahs. Was not aware of the place till we googled the internet as we were approaching Mount Abu.

Visit to Haldighati, Kumbalgarh Fort, Ranakpur Jain Temples on 12-Dec-2016

After spending two days in Nathdwara and started return journey to Navapur and Thane. Ankit and Priyanka suddenly changed the route to head towards the Haldighati, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur Temple. All the three places where scenic and historical. The Kumbal Fort has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Ankit and Priyanka on their first voyage after marriage

Visit to Nathdwara on 11-Dec-2016

Nathdwara is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the deity of Shrinathji, a 14th-century, 7-year-old "infant" incarnation of Krishna. The deity was originally worshiped at Mathura and was shifted in the 1672 from Govardhan hill, near Mathura along holy river Yamuna after being retained at Agra for almost six months. Nathdwara means ‘Gateway to Shrinathji (God)’. 

Nathdwara is also famous for its 'pichhwai' paintings, ivory articles and mouth-watering sweets.  

Stayed two days and enjoyed the sacred environment with Shahs.

Visit to Pavagadh on 10-Dec-2016

Kalika_Mata_Temple, Pavagad  is a Hindu goddess temple complex and pilgrim centre at the summit of Pavagadh Hill and dates from the 10th or 11th centuries. The temple has three images of goddesses: the central image is of Kalika Mata, flanked by Kali on the right and Bahucharamata on the left.

Visited the temple with Rajiv, Anuradha, Priyanka, Ankit, Sadhana and myself. Cable car facility, which we used, is available to go to the hill top to save on some time, but stepping up would have been wonderful. Nice place - scenic and sacred. 

Pathaks preparing for Darshan of Kali Mata