Maruti Temple
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Deity: Hanuman - हनुमान Place: Pune Maharashtra
Maruti Temple. Dedicated to Hanuman. Located in Pune.
- Primary Deity
- Hanuman / हनुमान
- Built
- 17th century
- Builder
- Samarth Ramdas
- Address
- Parvati Paytha , janta vasahat, Pune
History
This temple is one of the eleven Maruti or God Hanuman temples established by Samarth Ramdas in Maharashtra, India, during the 17th century. The primary objective behind the establishment of these temples was to foster physical fitness awareness among the youth of Maharashtra. This initiative was intended to prepare them to participate in the establishment of the Maratha Empire, which was initiated by Shivaji.
Spiritual Significance
Established to promote physical fitness and strength among youth to support the Maratha Empire.
- Nearest City: Pune
Associated Legends
- Established by Samarth Ramdas to create awareness of fitness among Maharashtra youth for the Maratha Empire.