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Yogeshwari Devi Temple, Ambajogai
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Yogeshwari Devi Temple, Ambajogai

The Shakti Peeth of Devi Yogeshwari in Ambajogai, Beed district, Maharashtra

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Aurangabad airport is 230 km away.

  • By train

    Parli is the nearest railway station.

  • By road

    Regular state transport buses run from the bus station of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

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Why devotees come here

Yogeshwari Devi Temple stands in Ambajogai, a city and tehsil in Beed district, Maharashtra. It is a Shakti Peeth, and many families across the state count Devi Yogeshwari as their ancestral deity. Its shikhara holds an exceptional Vinayaki idol.

The temple is a Shakti Peeth, and that status made Ambajogai a holy place of pilgrimage. It still draws visitors from all over Maharashtra, largely from the Konkan region. Devi Yogeshwari, also known as Jogai, is the ancestral deity of many families across the state, and the temple draws numerous pilgrims to the city.

Ambajogai is a city and tehsil in Beed district, Maharashtra. The temple is a site of deep spiritual significance. Local legend says Amba, a form of Parvati and Durga, appeared here to defeat the demon Dantasura. The town takes its name from her.

The Yogeshwari, Kholeshwar and Barakhambi temples point to the town's cultural prosperity dating to the 10th century CE. The shrine's shikhara holds an exceptional Vinayaki idol.

Tips for your visit

  • Look for the exceptional Vinayaki idol in the temple's shikhara, and allow time to see it before you move on to the other sights nearby.
  • Mark the Shivleni elephant caves on your map, 1 to 1.5 km northwest of the temple along the Jayawanti river.

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Questions people ask

Is the temple a Shakti Peeth?

Yes. The temple is a Shakti Peeth, and that status is why the town became a holy pilgrimage place. Pilgrims still come to the temple from across Maharashtra, largely from the Konkan region.

Who visits the temple?

Many families across Maharashtra count Devi Yogeshwari as their ancestral deity. Visitors come from all over Maharashtra, largely from the Konkan region. Many pilgrims come to the city for the temple.

Is there a legend behind the town's name?

Local legend says Amba appeared here to defeat the demon Dantasura, and the town takes its name from her. In the telling, Amba is a form of Parvati and Durga.

How old is the temple heritage in Ambajogai?

The Yogeshwari, Kholeshwar and Barakhambi temples point to the town's cultural prosperity dating back to the 10th century CE. The shrine's shikhara holds an exceptional Vinayaki idol.

Is there anything to see near the temple?

Yes. Two elephant caves, known as the Shivleni caves, lie about 1 to 1.5 km northwest of the temple, along the Jayawanti river.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Shri Yogeshwari Mata Temple, Ambajogai, Beed District, Government of Maharashtra beed.gov.in
  2. Ambajogai, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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