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Tuljapur and Kolhapur are both significant towns in Maharashtra, India, known for their historical and religious importance. Here’s a comparison between the two: Religious Significance: Tuljapur: Famous for the Tulja Bhavani Temple, dedicated to Goddess Tulja Bhavani, who is considered the family deity of the Bhosale clan, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Kolhapur: Known for the Mahalaxmi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi (Ambabai), one of the Shakti Peethas, and an important pilgrimage site. Location & Geography: Tuljapur: Located in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, in the Marathwada region. Kolhapur: Located in western Maharashtra, near the Sahyadri mountain range, known for its pleasant weather. Cultural & Historical Importance: Tuljapur: Associated with medieval history, particularly the Yadava dynasty and the Marathas. Kolhapur: A historically rich city, once the capital of the Kolhapur princely state, known for its association with the Chhat...

Festivals are Story times : Here to share from Deepavali Festive non related epic Mahabharata, but to make it customized towards Healthy Festivity.  " Bakasura was a notorious demon in Hindu mythology, specifically in the Mahabharata. He was known for terrorizing a village near Ekachakra. The villagers were forced to provide him with large quantities of food every day, and along with the food, they also had to send a person to be devoured by him. During the Pandavas' exile, they stayed in Ekachakra in disguise. One day, it was the turn of the family that was sheltering Bhima and his brothers to send someone to Bakasura. Out of gratitude for their hospitality, Bhima offered to take the place of the family member. He went to Bakasura with the food, but instead of allowing the demon to devour him, Bhima challenged him to a fight. After a fierce battle, Bhima killed Bakasura, freeing the village from his tyranny. This episode highlights Bhima's immense ...