Location
Address: near Talegaon MIDC, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune District, Maharashtra, India – 410507
Coordinates: 18.7340° N, 73.6768° E
History and Significance
The Temple was established in the early 2000s by local devotees who were deeply inspired by the teachings and meditations on Maa Bhuvaneswari, as prescribed in the Shakta Agamas and Vedic Scriptures. As one of the earliest Temples in Maharashtra devoted exclusively to Her, it grew from a small Shrine into a structured Temple with regular rituals and special observances.
Maa Bhuvaneswari is known as The Queen of the Universe, The Embodiment of Space, and The Source of All Manifestation. This Temple honors Her with daily worship, yajnas, bhajan-kirtan, and community-led spiritual activities.
Devotees visit this Temple to:
- meditate on Her Cosmic Form
- offer prayers during Navaratri, Magha Purnima, and Pournami Fridays
- seek spiritual strength, clarity, and the dissolving of ego-based obstacles
Temple Features
- Main Deity: Maa Bhuvaneswari seated on a Lotus Throne with Four Arms, bearing the Noose, Goad, and bestowing Abhaya and Varada Mudras
- Sanctum Sanctorum: adorned with red and golden silk, lotus motifs, and oil lamps
- Yajna Shala: used during Pournami and Navaratri fire rituals
- Cultural Hall: for scriptural discussions, Devi Bhajans, and children’s Sanskrit classes
How to Reach
- By air:
nearest airport: Pune International Airport (~45 km from the Temple)
taxis and ride-shares (Ola/Uber) available at the airport
drive time: ~1.5 hours depending on traffic - By train:
nearest railway station: Talegaon Railway Station (~4 km from the Temple)
easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or local cabs - By road:
connected via Mumbai–Pune Expressway and old NH4 highway
ample parking available near the Temple
intercity buses (MSRTC or private) stop at Talegaon Chowk or MIDC area
Best Time to Visit
- Navaratri (Chaitra & Ashwin): the Temple hosts special homas, alankaram, and night-long bhajans
- Fridays (especially full moon Fridays): celebrated with group chanting of the Sri Bhuvaneswari Kavacham and Devi Mahatmya
- Magha and Kartika months: high-energy periods for sadhana and inner purification