Maa Tulja Bhavani (Durga) · Maharashtra
Tulja Bhavani Temple
The family deity of Shivaji Maharaj and one of the three and a half Shakti Peethams in Maharashtra. Tulja Bhavani is the Kuladaivat (family deity) of the Bhosale royal family and the deity of choice for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is one of the three and a half Shakti Peethams of Maharashtra.
About Tuljapur.
The record1 min read→Its founding — An ancient shrine mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya; the present structure is largely medieval.
A verified route inside Tulja Bhavani Temple is not recorded here yet.
Start with what the shrine and its map can tell you.
What the shrine itself publishes
Every line below was read off a page the trust runs, on the day named beside it. Timings and fees change. Check the source before you travel.
When to go
- Abhishek Puja: morning 6:00–10:00 am, evening 7:00–9:00 pm (booking required online). General free-darshan hours were not stated on the fetched page.
Source: Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple — official site (read 2026-08-27)
What things cost
- Darshan Pass (paid, priority queue) — ₹300 (Site's own note: 'Pricing may vary by season and crowd levels.')
Source: Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple — official site (read 2026-08-27)
What devotees come for
- Darshan of the self-manifested Bhavani murti, bearing a sword
- The annual Navaratri yatra, when lakhs walk to Tuljapur
- The view of the Bhavani valley from the hill shrine
- Sought for courage, family protection and the welfare of the realm
Recorded timings
- Opens
- 05:00
- Closes
- 21:30
- Morning aarti
- 05:00 — Kakad Aarti · 06:00 — general darshan
- Evening aarti
- 21:30 — Shej Aarti
These hours are a reference, not a live schedule. Confirm current timings with the temple authority before travel.
How to book
Steps
- Visit the official portal at online.shrituljabhavani.org.
- Log in or create an account to access booking.
- Navigate to My Profile → Transaction History to view bookings.
- Select Darshan e-pass and choose your date and slot.
- Complete payment and download the e-pass.
What you'll need
- Mobile/email for account registration
- Payment method
The trust states no agents are authorized for online booking; use only the official site.
Book on the official site ↗Last checked: Sep 28, 2026
Stay aware
What visitors and officials have reported
4 things people have run into at Tulja Bhavani Temple, 1 of them carried in an official advisory. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.
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At the gates
“VIP” and “quick darshan” passes
Free VIP darshan passes given to trustees, officials and public representatives were being resold to pilgrims for a profit, sometimes for thousands of rupees. Some people were also let in through Nhani Gate without the required register entry.
What to do. Do not buy VIP or skip-the-queue slips from agents. Use the temple trust’s own donation darshan pass from the ground floor of the administrative building or from online.shrituljabhavani.org; the listed fee can change with season and crowd.
Read the 4 sources
“देणगी दर्शन पास (३०० रुपये ) भाविकांना लांब रांगा टाळून जलद आणि प्राधान्य (Priority) दर्शन घेण्यास मदत करतात.”
Shri Tuljabhavani Temple Trust · Official advisory · no date on the page · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The passes, issued by trustees, were being resold by agents for a profit.”
Hindustan Times · Reported in the news · 29 July 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“According to them, individuals, who receive these passes for free, are illegally selling them for thousands of rupees.”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 5 May 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“मात्र रजिस्टरला नोंदी न घेता सुरक्षा रक्षकांना हाताशी धरून न्हाणी गेटमधून घुसखोरीचा प्रकार राजरोरसपणे सुरू होता.”
Divya Marathi · Reported in the news · 5 May 2025 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Online, before you travel
Look-alike booking sites and apps
Look-alike websites collect online payments for abhishek, puja, prasad and other rituals as if they were the temple trust.
What to do. Book only on the trust site shrituljabhavani.org or online.shrituljabhavani.org. If you already paid a look-alike site, contact the temple trust. Do not scan QR codes sent on messages or social media.
Read the 4 sources
“Devotees have been warned against scanning QR codes from messages or social media posts.”
Hindustan Times · Reported in the news · 29 July 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“तुळजाभवानी मंदिर संस्थानची अधिकृत वेबसाईट www.shrituljabhavani.org असताना बोगस वेबसाईट तयार करुन काही मंडळी भाविकांकडुन देवीच्या विविध पूजा आणि विधी करण्याच्या नावाखाली आर्थिक रक्कम ऑनलाईन घेत होते.”
TV9 Marathi · Reported in the news · 24 October 2021 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The websites are collecting money from the devotees for Prasada, Abhishek, Puja and other rituals at the Tulja Bhavani Mandir.”
Organiser · Reported in the news · 31 October 2021 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“तुळजा भवानीच्या नावाने ऑनलाईन पैसे मागवून पूजाअर्चा कुलाचार करण्यासाठी लाखो रुपयाचे रॅकेट सुरू होते.”
Maharashtra Times · Reported in the news · 11 November 2021 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Inside the complex
People posing as priests or guides
People pose as official temple priests, sometimes with fake identity cards, and take money for special darshan, abhishek or puja they are not licensed to perform.
What to do. Have rituals done only by priests who hold a permit from the temple trust. The trust has asked pilgrims not to accept offers from unknown or unofficial priests.
Read the 2 sources
“तुळजापूरला येणाऱ्या तमाम भाविकांनी कोणत्याही अज्ञात व्यक्तीच्या किंवा बोगस पुजाऱ्यांच्या कोणत्याही आमिषाला बळी पडू नये, तसेच केवळ मंदिर संस्थानने परवाना दिलेल्या अधिकृत पुजाऱ्यांकडूनच आपले पूजाविधी पूर्ण करून घ्यावेत, असे जाहीर आवाहन मंदिर प्रशासनाच्या वतीने करण्यात आले आहे.”
Lokmat · Reported in the news · 6 June 2026 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“दर्शनासाठी विशेष व्यवस्था करून देतो, अभिषेक घालून देतो, देवीची विशेष पूजा करून देतो अशी आश्वासनं देत भाविकांकडून हजारो रुपये उकळले जात असल्याचे आरोप आहेत.”
Zee 24 Taas · Reported in the news · 8 June 2026 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Parking and drop-off
“VIP” and “quick darshan” passes
At the Ghatshil Road parking lot, agents offer a paid “direct darshan,” take pilgrims into the temple, then leave them in the ordinary queue.
What to do. Ignore paid direct-darshan offers at the parking area. If you want a shorter wait, buy a darshan pass only from the temple trust’s own counters or official booking site.
Read the source
“तुळजापुरात घाटशिळ रोड वाहनतळावर थेट दर्शनच्या नावाखाली भाविकांना फसवण्याचे प्रकार सतत सुरू असून मंदिर समिती याकडे जाणूनबुजून दुर्लक्ष करत असल्याचा आरोप भाविक करत आहेत.”
ABP Majha · Reported in the news · 9 February 2024 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
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Questions devotees ask
- Where is Tulja Bhavani Temple?
- Tulja Bhavani Temple is recorded at Tuljapur, Maharashtra.
- Who is the presiding deity at Tulja Bhavani Temple?
- The presiding deity recorded for Tulja Bhavani Temple is Maa Tulja Bhavani (Durga).
- What does a visit to Tulja Bhavani Temple cost?
- As printed by the source: Darshan Pass (paid, priority queue): ₹300 (Site's own note: 'Pricing may vary by season and crowd levels.'). Confirm current amounts with the shrine.
Keep this shrine close
We do not sell darshan.Here is the temple’s own desk.
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