Shri Vaijnath Temple
Hindu Shiva temple in Parli Vaijnath, Maharashtra, India
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Shri Vaidyanatha Temple (Marathi श्री वैजनाथ मंदिर ) is a temple to Shiva in Parli Vaijnath in the Beed district of Maharashtra, India.
| Shri Vaijnath Temple | |
|---|---|
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  Location in Maharashtra | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Beed |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festival | Mahashivratri |
| Governing body | Vaijnath Devasthan Trust |
| Location | |
| Location | Parli Vaijnath |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 18°50′33.98″N 76°32′7.42″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hemadpanthi |
| Creator |
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| Website | |
| https://www.vaijnathjyotirling.com/ | |
While performing the rite of Abhishekam male devotees are not allowed to wear clothes above the waist. It's the 5th Jyotirlinga among 12 jyotirlinga of lord Shiva.
Architecture
The temple is approximately 75–80 feet high. The main entrance is a brass-plated door at the east. The temple was renovated in 1706.[1]
Connectivity
- Nearest city: Parli Vaijnath,a major religious and commercial centre in the region.
- Nearest railway station: Parli Vaijnath railway station, with regular services to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, and other cities.
- Nearest airport: Nanded Airport, approximately 130 km away, offering regional air services.
- Highways: The town lies on National Highway 161, providing road connectivity to Hingoli, Parbhani, and Nanded.
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