JEJURI - OFFERING HALDI TO KHANDOBA

Now to the origin of this bizarre tradition. Legends embody the emergence of this much valued custom vividly. Since its occurrence only, the temple's fame started mounting and devotees getting fulfilled of their problems. Now read for complete background.

The appearance of Khandoba in the hill has a fascinating background, and it happened in 1750 A.D. It runs- Strange it appears that once, some cowherds resting under the shade of a big tree found a stranger meeting surprisingly and taking a seat with them. His appearance and manner of moving set them thinking, as who he was and how he came. Just then, the stranger seeing a devotee by name Bhaya approaching in a flash, disappeared forthwith. The awe-struck cow-herds told Bhaya of a stranger's strange appearance and disappearance in their midst, where questioned. To his amazement, Bhaya found a sivalinga of haldi in the exact place, where the stranger had sat. Identifying him as Lord Khandoba, he started praying it. The villagers deeming him as madman threw out the linga. And lo! it returned to the same place appearing extremely brighter than before. Then they realised their folly and accepted its divinity. 

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