Khandobachi Tekadi - Deolali Nashik
Khandobacho Tekdi is famous place and popular tourist attraction
in Deolali near Nashik. The fascination “Temple Hill” is dedicated to Khandoba
Maharaj (Incarnation of Lord Shiva). This place is about 500 years old. Many
people visits this place to enjoy beauty of Sunrise and Sunset. The beautiful
garden developed around Khandoabchi Tekdi consist waterfall, jogging track making
it perfect place for families to enjoy in the evening.
As temple is situated in cantonment area with lesser construction around; one can have excellent view of Nashik city from the top. Moreover, places like Eklahra Thermal Power plant and Windmills on Sinnar-Ghoti road are visible.
Deolali is also famous for its wholesale market, camp area and restaurants. Deolali is about 20km from Nashik City and one can reach there by using route Nashik-Nashik Road – Deolali or Nashik – Pathardi – Deolali.
As temple is situated in cantonment area with lesser construction around; one can have excellent view of Nashik city from the top. Moreover, places like Eklahra Thermal Power plant and Windmills on Sinnar-Ghoti road are visible.
History of Temple
Hill:
During the incarnation of Lord Shiva as “Lord Khandoba”; he fought
fierce battle with two demons Mani
and Malla. These demons were giving lot of trouble common innocent people by
using wicker magical powers. At the end of their fight, Lord Khandoba killed
both demons and while he was returning to heaven took rest at this specific hill.
Deolali is also famous for its wholesale market, camp area and restaurants. Deolali is about 20km from Nashik City and one can reach there by using route Nashik-Nashik Road – Deolali or Nashik – Pathardi – Deolali.
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Khandoba Temple
Deolali Cantonment
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