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Sinhasan Pooja at Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple, Tuljapur — what the ritual is, the darshan and aarti schedule, the goddess’s significance as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s kuldevi, and how to reach the temple.

The Sinhasan Pooja (often called the Sinhasan Shrikhand Mahapuja) is one of the most sought-after rituals at the Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur, Maharashtra. In this seva the silver throne (sinhasan) around the goddess is filled with shrikhand (or curd) up to the level where the idol rests, after which the deity is offered a new nine-yard saree, blouse-piece, coconut, banana leaf and other items; the sanctified prasad is later shared with the devotee’s family. Because the temple sees enormous footfall, sevas like this are best arranged through the temple trust’s own online channel rather than at the counter. Below is a verified, independent guide to the ritual, timings, significance and travel.

Shri Tulja Bhavani Temple — quick facts

What is the Sinhasan Pooja?

The Sinhasan Pooja is a special abhishek-style seva performed at the throne of the goddess. In the popular Shrikhand Sinhasan form, the throne is filled with shrikhand; a dahi (curd) Sinhasan variant is also offered. The pooja is conducted by the temple’s traditional priests (bhope/upadhye pujaris) and concludes with the goddess being adorned in fresh vastra and ornaments. Devotees receive the ritual prasad afterwards. Alongside the Sinhasan Pooja, the temple and its priests perform many other sevas such as Abhishek, Saptashati Path, Puran Poli Naivedya, Ooti Pooja, Gondhal and Haldi-Kumkum — several of which can be requested online.

Booking the pooja

The Shri Tuljabhavani Temple Trust operates an official online portal for darshan and pooja/seva requests. Sinhasan and similar sevas are in high demand, so it is sensible to plan and request well in advance. To keep things accurate and safe, arrange any seva or donation only through the temple trust’s official website and confirm the current fee, availability and reporting time there before you travel. This is an independent information page and does not accept any bookings or payments; please do not rely on third-party “booking” intermediaries.

Darshan and aarti timings

The temple generally remains open through the day, from the early-morning rituals until night, with extended hours on the most auspicious days. Widely reported timings are summarised below; because temple schedules change during festivals and administrative events, please reconfirm on the official portal before planning your visit.

The daily cycle follows the tradition of Kakad (dawn) aarti, ritual bath and dressing of the deity, food offerings through the day, and the concluding evening aarti before the goddess is put to rest. Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially auspicious and draw the largest crowds — so do factor in longer queues on those days.

Why Tulja Bhavani matters — Shivaji’s kuldevi

Tulja Bhavani is revered as the kuldevi (family deity) of many Maratha clans, including the Bhosale clan of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Tradition holds that the goddess blessed Shivaji with the divine sword Bhavani (associated in legend with the sword named Chandrahasa) and that he sought her blessings before major campaigns, including his encounter with Afzal Khan. This deep association makes Tuljapur a place of immense devotional and historical importance in Maharashtra, and the goddess is worshipped as kulaswamini by families across many communities in the state.

The temple is counted among the four great Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra — together with Mahalakshmi (Kolhapur), Renuka (Mahur) and Saptashringi (Vani) — and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the subcontinent. It is especially vibrant during Navaratri, when lakhs of pilgrims arrive for the goddess’s celebrations.

How to reach Tuljapur

Tuljapur lies in the Balaghat range on the banks of the Mandakini (Bori) stream, well connected by road from central and southern Maharashtra.

Most pilgrims arrive via Solapur or Osmanabad by train and complete the last stretch by bus or taxi. For temple accommodation (bhakta niwas), check availability and rules through the official temple trust portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sinhasan Pooja at Tulja Bhavani temple?

It is a special seva at the goddess’s throne in which the sinhasan is filled with shrikhand (or curd) and the deity is offered fresh clothing and items; the prasad is given to the devotee’s family afterwards.

How do I book the Sinhasan Pooja?

Requests should be made only through the Shri Tuljabhavani Temple Trust’s official portal (shrituljabhavani.org / online.shrituljabhavani.org), where you can confirm the current fee, availability and reporting time. This page does not handle bookings.

What are the temple’s darshan timings?

The temple is generally open from about 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, opening earlier (around 1:00 AM) on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Reconfirm on the official portal, as timings change during festivals.

Why is Tulja Bhavani linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?

She is the kuldevi of Shivaji’s Bhosale clan. By tradition the goddess blessed him with the sword Bhavani and he sought her blessings before major campaigns.

Which festival is the biggest here?

Navaratri is the temple’s most important festival, drawing very large crowds; Dussehra and other Hindu festivals are also observed.

What is the nearest railway station to Tuljapur?

Osmanabad/Dharashiv (about 25 km) and Solapur (about 45 km) are the nearest railheads, with frequent onward buses to Tuljapur.

Sources & last verified (July 2026)

• Shri Tuljabhavani Temple Trust — official online portal: https://online.shrituljabhavani.org/ and https://shrituljabhavani.org/
• Tulja Bhavani Temple — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulja_Bhavani_Temple
• Tuljapur — Wikipedia (connectivity/how to reach): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuljapur

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026