Saturday, February 2, 2019

Shree Sant Muktabai Temple

"Shree Sant Muktabai Temple, Jalgaon,"  60 km from Jalgaon city.
Muktai or Muktabai was a very popular saint of the Varkari tradition.
She was born in Deshastha Brahmin family as the younger sister of the first Varkari saint, Dnyaneshwar.
She wrote around 41 Abhang(devotional songs) all through her life.
Muktabai’s most popular and thoughtful work is "Tati ughada dnaneshwara" which is a piece of conversation with saint Dnyaneshwar.
Muktabai always believed that a saint is the one who is open to or can accept criticisms from others, that’s why, she said, "Sant jene vahave; jag bolane sosave".
Muktabai temple is a prominent attraction in MuktaiNagar city.
The temple is quite prominent amongst the devotees, thus here one can see a good number of people.
Unlike other, the temples don't have an idol.
There's only a framed image of the idol.
Shree Sant Muktabai Temple (also known as Mehun Temple) is located 60 km from Jalgaon city.
And to reach here, one can easily find JMTU and ST buses and autorickshaw from anywhere in the city.THINGS TO DO & SEE IN AND AROUND
Tourists can also visit the two other temples of the Goddess Muktabai - Mehun temple and new Muktabai Temple.
Muktabai constantly believed that a saint is only who is open to or can be given criticisms from others, that’s why, she said, “Sant jene vahave; jag bolane sosave”. BEST TIME TO VISIT-Ekadashi is a good time to visit the temple. Also during this month, a fair takes place at Muktabai temple.OPENING/CLOSING TIMINGS-06:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Open all days.Entry: Free

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