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Shree Narayani Dham Temple

Shree Narayani Dham Temple
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  • Timings : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:15 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 1.3 KMs From Lonavala
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation Options21 Seater Coach, Sedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

The holy site Sri Narayani Dham Temple is in the Dhankawadi area of Lonavala. The temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Lonavala. It is dedicated to Goddess Narayani.

Builders constructed the temple in 2002 using beautiful white marble. The main goddess of the temple is Ma Narayani. There are shrines to Ganapathi, Hanuman, and other Hindu gods on either side of the main shrine. Devotees beautifully dress up the gods with sparkling jewels. The entrance is a four-story building with fountains all along the road that leads to the temple.

People from all over the world come to see the famous Dadi Mangal path and listen to the bhajans that fill the air with piety every day.

Architectural Beauty and Spiritual Significance

The gods are beautifully dressed up with jewels that sparkle. The entrance is a four-story building with fountains all along the road that leads to the temple.

People from all over the world come to see the famous Dadi Mangal Path and listen to the bhajans that fill the air with piety every day. Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, and Diwali are all big celebrations at the Sri Narayani Dham temple. There is a hall at the temple that can fit more than 10,000 worshippers. It also has a place to stay with five beds and bathrooms connected to each one so that pilgrims who come from far away can rest and relax. People who come to the Goshala can feed the cows. This temple is one of the places to visit in Lonavala, attracting devotees and tourists seeking spiritual serenity.

Festivals and Events Celebrated at the Sri Narayani Dham Temple

This temple has a lot of celebrations all year long. People honor Aawala Navmi, Varshik Mahotsav, Gangaur Pujan, Mangsir Badi Navmi, and Navaratri Mahotsav as some of the most important celebrations. Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, and Diwali are all big celebrations at the temple. There is a hall at the temple that can fit more than 10,000 worshippers. Many travelers exploring the region through Lonavala tour packages visit this temple to witness its grand festivities and spiritual significance.

Best Time to Visit for a Divine Experience

Followers can enter the temple through its gate at 7 am, and it stays open until 10 pm. At the Sri Narayani Dham temple, the Morning Aarti starts at 6:30 am. The Sringaar Aarti comes next. At 12:45 pm, devotees hold the Madhyant Aarti. Today, at 7 pm, they perform the Sayankal Aarti, and at 9:45 pm, they conduct the Shayan Aarti, the last rite of the day, in honor of Devi Narayani.

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