Pilgrimage tourism in Jalna district involves visiting the various temples situated here. A number of these temples are ancient constructs, such as the 300 year old Shree Jagdamba Devi at Matha, or the 250-year old Anandi Swami Temple. The temples are visited by a number of devotees from near and far, and they are dedicated to a number of different Gods and Goddesses. Most of these places of pilgrimage tourism also hold fairs annually or more than once in a year and these fairs are visited by a number of devotees. Apart from the many temples, there is also a place of Muslim worship, namely the Kali masjid, found located in Jalna district. The various places of pilgrimage tourism in Jalna district are discussed below.
Shree Ganesh of Rajur
There is a temple of Lord Ganesha located at Rajur, 25 kms north of Jalna city. On every Chaturthi, a number of pilgrims gather to worship the deity. There is a fair held at the temple on the occasion of Angarika Chaturthi. Rajur is considered to be one of the complete piths of Lord Ganesha in the Ganesh Puran. Other Piths are at Morgaon, and Chinchwad (Pune). The remaining half pith is at Padmalaya.
The Matsyodari devi Temple
The Matsyodari devi Temple of Ambad is situated 21 Kms south of Jalna city. The temple is so-named because the temple is situated on a hill which resembles the shape of a fish (matsya). It is believed to be one of the oldest temples in the region. A largely attended annual fair is held at the temple in October, in Navratra.
Jamb Samartha
Jamb Samarth is the place where the Sant Ramdas Swami born. This place is in Ghansavangi tahsil of Jalna district. Samartha Ramdas was born on Chaitra Shukla Navami Shake 1530 (as per Hindu Calender) at 12 P.M., exactly at the time of Ram Janma (Lord Rama`s birth ). He was the younger son of Suryajipant Thosar Kulkarni and Ranubai. His actual name was `Narayan`. There is a temple of Lord Rama situated in the Sant`s home. The temple was built in the memory of Sant Ramdas swami. A large annual fair is held at the temple on the occasion of Ramnavami.
Jalicha Dev (Shri Chakradhar swami)
Jalicha Dev is one of the most important holy sites for the people following Mahanubhav Panth. It is belived that Shri Chakradhar Swami resided here for some time. It is in the Bhokardan Tahsil on the north side.
Anandi Swami Temple
This temple is 250 years old and was built by the Maratha warrior Mahadji Shinde, on the place where Shri Sant Anand Swami had gone under `Samadhi` in old Jalna. On each Ashadhi Ekadashi, a fair is held here which is attended by a lot of people.
Mamam Devi Temple
This temple is of Mamam Devi is at Mastgad, Old Jalna. Kirtan, Bhajan and other holy rituals are performed daily in this temple. A number of people come here for Darshan, especially in Navratra.
Guru Ganesh Bhavan
Guru Ganesh Bhavan is an important holy site for the followers of Jainism. Guru Ganesh is also known as Karnatak Kesari. The temple is being maintained by a trust. The trust also runs institutions such as schools, library, school for the blind and even a Gaushala. The Guashala is the largest one in the whole Marathwada region.
Shree Jagdamba Devi
The Shri Jagdamba temple of Matha is situated in 2 kms to the north of Matha city on a hill spot. It is a 300 year old. Many people visit the temple for a darshan, especially on Tuesday. Annual fairs are held ad Navratra and Chaitra Purnima which is attended by a large number of people.
Kali Masjid
There is old mosque situated at Court Road, old Jalna named as Kali Masjid. The mosque is around 400 years old and has been built in blackstone by a holy saint named Jamshed Khan. Members of the Muslim community regularly offer prayers here and Eid Namaz is also arranged for at the mosque.
These are the various places of pilgrimage tourism located in Jalna district.