Changdev, Jalgaon

Changdev is situated in Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. The town got its name from yogi Changdev Maharaj, a saint who is believed to have stayed here for 1400 years. The town is situated about of 5 km from National Highway 6 and Hartala intersection.

History

History of the town is mostly associated with the history of Changdev Maharaj. The present day Changdev town used to be known as Shri Kshetra Bhingnapur and even before that as Sundarpur. As the legend goes, Changdev Maharaj, a powerful

Changdev Maharaj temple

The major worship place of the town is the ancient Changdev Maharaj temple. The temple is situated at the junction of Tapi and Purna rivers and has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

See also

• Changdev Maharaj
• Harishchandragad

References

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• Deity of Changdev temple
• Women and Brahmacharya: Sant Muktabai
• Puntamba