About Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur
The eighth peetha of the Ashtadasha — Sati's right hand fell here — at Mahur in the Sahyadri foothills of north Maharashtra. The hilltop temple is one of the three-and-a-half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra; the goddess is identified with Renuka, mother of Parashurama, and the wider hill-complex is the legendary site of his austerities.
History
Renuka was the wife of the sage Jamadagni and mother of Parashurama, the warrior-Brahmin avatar of Vishnu. The local mythology centres on a striking episode: Jamadagni, suspecting Renuka of impure thoughts, ordered Parashurama to behead his mother — Parashurama complied, and Jamadagni then granted him a boon, which Parashurama used to restore his mother to life. Renuka is therefore worshipped at Mahur as a goddess who returned from death, and pilgrims associate her with healing impossible illnesses. The hilltop temple complex actually contains three shrines on three separate hills: Renuka Mata herself, her son Parashurama, and the Datta Shikhar (a major Datta Sampradaya pilgrimage centre, said to be where Lord Dattatreya appeared). The original Renuka shrine is 13th-century Yadava-era; the present Hemadpanti-style structure was rebuilt in the 17th century. Mahur is one of the Sade Teen Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra alongside Kolhapur (Mahalakshmi), Tuljapur (Bhavani) and the half-peetha at Saptashringi. Stotram name: 'Mahurye Ekaveerika' (Ekaveerika is another name for Renuka).
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Entry fees in your currency
- Special Sankalpa Puja₹250–₹2,500$…
- Mahaprasad lunch₹50$…
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Entry Fee · Tickets
How much does it cost to visit Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur?
Free temple entry. Some special pujas paid separately.
- Special Sankalpa PujaRange covers single-priest archana to multi-priest yagna₹250–₹2,500
- Mahaprasad lunch11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the temple kitchen₹50
- Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. all days
- Tuesday and Friday are the goddess's days — special abhishekam
- Modest dress required; no leather items
- Datta Shikhar follows separate timings: 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Travel Tips
- Mahur is remote — 7-hour drive from Nagpur (200 km) or 6 hours from Aurangabad (240 km); closest major railhead is Kinwat (40 km)
- The temple is hilltop — 200 stone steps from the parking lot; ponies and palki are available for elderly pilgrims
- Combine all three hill shrines in one day: Renuka Mata, Parashurama temple (1.5 km), Datta Shikhar (3 km) — start at dawn
- The Sade Teen Yatra packages combine Mahur + Tuljapur + Kolhapur + Saptashringi over 5–6 days
- Stay overnight at Mahur Yatri Niwas — basic but the only option close to the shrine; alternatives in Kinwat town
Temples & Heritage Sites
- Parashurama Temple — Renuka's son's shrine, on the adjacent hill
- Datta Shikhar — Lord Dattatreya's appearance shrine, 3 km
- Anasuya Mata Temple — Datta's mother, 4 km
- Tuljapur Bhavani (430 km) and Kolhapur Mahalakshmi (660 km) — partner Sade Teen Peethas
How to Reach Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur
Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur is located in Maharashtra, India at coordinates 19.8138°N, 77.9181°E. You can reach Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur by air (nearest airport in Maharashtra), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur?
- The best time to visit Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur is October to March.
- What are the top travel tips for Renuka Mata Temple, Mahur?
- Mahur is remote — 7-hour drive from Nagpur (200 km) or 6 hours from Aurangabad (240 km); closest major railhead is Kinwat (40 km). The temple is hilltop — 200 stone steps from the parking lot; ponies and palki are available for elderly pilgrims. Combine all three hill shrines in one day: Renuka Mata, Parashurama temple (1.5 km), Datta Shikhar (3 km) — start at dawn. The Sade Teen Yatra packages combine Mahur + Tuljapur + Kolhapur + Saptashringi over 5–6 days. Stay overnight at Mahur Yatri Niwas — basic but the only option close to the shrine; alternatives in Kinwat town.
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