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*Maharashtra* The state of Maharashtra was formed in 1960. However, this region has been distinguished by its rich civilization and high architectural art since the 4th century. Ajanta as an example of painting, Ellora as an example of sculpture, and the three Jyotirlinga temples will showcase the spiritual and cultural glory of the state. Our Maharashtra devotional pilgrimage is designed to start in Pune and end in Mumbai. ________________________________________ *Day 1: Chennai – Pune – Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga* Reach Pune at 4:30 AM. Check in, freshen up, have breakfast, and depart for Bhimashankar. Visit Bhimashankar temple at 11:00 AM. In the afternoon, visit Alandi for darshan of Dnyaneshwar Maharaj at 4:00 PM. Overnight stay: Pune *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 2: Tuljapur & Pandharpur* Check out of the room at 8:00 AM and proceed. By afternoon, reach Tuljapur for Bhavani Amman darshan. After lunch, reach Pandharpur and have darshan of Panduranga Nath. In the evening, arrive at Ahilya Nagar, check in, and stay overnight. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 3: Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Ellora* Check out of the room at 7:30 AM and depart. Visit Shani Shingnapur, then proceed to Ellora to admire the ancient rock-cut cave sculptures. After lunch, visit Bhadramaruti. Then see the Mini Taj Mahal in Aurangabad at 4:00 PM. In the evening, have darshan at the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga at 7:00 PM. Overnight stay: Ellora *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 4: Ajanta & Shirdi* Check out of the room at 7:00 AM and depart for Ajanta. Explore the world-famous cave paintings at 11:00 AM. After lunch, proceed to Shirdi and have darshan at 5:00 PM. Overnight stay: Shirdi *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 5: Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga & Nashik* Check out at 8:00 AM and proceed to Nashik. Visit the Chinnar Shiva Temple, Muktidham, Triveni Sangam, Panchavati, and Kalaram Temple. After lunch, visit the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Then proceed to Mumbai, check in, and stay overnight. Overnight stay: Mumbai *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *Day 6: Mumbai City Tour* Check out of the hotel at 8:00 AM and depart. Visit: • Siddhivinayak Temple • Mahalakshmi Temple • Gateway of India After lunch, continue with: • Juhu Beach • ISKCON Temple • Marine Drive • Babulnath Temple • Shopping Reach Mumbai airport at night and board your return flight to Chennai/Bangalore. The pilgrimage ends with spiritual fulfillment and happy memories. *Meal Plan:* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ *INCLUSIONS* • Round-trip airfare • Luxury AC vehicle • Premium AC room (twin or triple sharing) • All meals • Boat fee • Mineral water • Tamil-speaking pilgrimage guide ________________________________________ *EXCLUSIONS* • Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions” • Auto-rickshaw fares • Pooja and entrance fees • All other personal or unexpected expenses • Coffee / Tea • Single room supplement (for individual travelers)