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Hiranyapura – The City Of Demons In Hindu Scriptures

Hiranyapura is the city of demons (Asuras) in Hinduism. The city is mentioned in the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Arjuna had gone to Hiranyapura and defeated the Asuras to help Indra, the king of celestial beings. Hiranyapura means the city in the womb of the ocean. The city is home to the Poulamas and Kalakeyas. The description of the city is found in the Yaksha Yuddha Parva. Legend has it the Puloma and Kalka – two female demons – once performed intense austerities for several years. Pleased with their devotion and determination, Brahma gave them a boon. As the boon they asked that their son should not suffer and should be incapable of being killed by gods, rakshasas and serpent. To fulfill their desire, Brahma gave them the city of Hiranyapura – which could roam in the sky. The trees in the city were covered with jewels. The trees were home to beautiful celestial birds. The demons that lived in the city were always happy. But Poulamas and Kalakeyas never respe

Dhuloba Festival at Gharewadi near Karad – Dhuloba Temple Festival at Gharewadi Village

Dhuloba Festival is annually held in Phalgun month. It is the festival at Dhuloba Temple at Gharewadi near Karad. The festival is referred as Dhuloba Janmakal. Dhuloba Festival at Gharewadi date in 2024 is on March 26. Dhuloba is a manifestation of Hindu God Shiva. Dhuloba Temple Festival at Gharewadi Village is yearly observed on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during the waning phase of moon in Phalguna month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Aklai Devi Yatra at Shenoli Village near Karad in Maharashtra – Shenoli Aklai Devi Temple Festival

Aklai Devi Yatra is annually held in Phalgun month. It is the festival at Aklai Devi Temple at Shenoli Village near Karad in Maharashtra . The annual yatra or jatra attracts hundreds of people. Aklai Devi Yatra 2024 date is March 26. Shenoli Aklai Devi Temple is located atop a hill. The temple is actually built on the side of a hill and stairs lead to the shrine. The architecture of temple is modern but the murti worshipped is very old. Aklai Devi Yatra at Shenoli is yearly held on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during the waning phase of moon in Phalguna month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .