About Jejuri

Jejuri (Marathi: ) is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for the main temple of god Khandoba. Jejuri is located at 1817N 7410E / 18.28N 74.17E / 18.28; 74.17. It has an average elevation of 718metres (2355feet). As of 2001 India census, Jejuri had a population of 12,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jejuri has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 67%. In Jejuri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Jejuri Temple is located in the Jejuri town, which lies to the southeast of the Pune city of Maharashtra. The town is known for being the venue of one of the revered temples in the state, known as the Khandobachi Jejuri. The temple is dedicated to Khandoba, also known as Mhalsakant or Malhari Martand. Khandoba is regarded as the 'God of Jejuri' and is held in great reverence by the Dhangars,...