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Rāver
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About Rāver
Rāver sits on the route: 20 minutes from Sāvda.
Rāver is in Maharashtra, India, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sāvda, about 19 km away.
Raver, is a city and municipal council in Jalgaon district, renowned for its agricultural significance, particularly as a major banana-producing area. Often referred to as part of the "banana belt" of Jalgaon, Raver contributes significantly to the district's economy through banana exports, reaching markets acrossRead more
India and abroad. The town is characterized by its beautiful old architecture and ancient temples, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. It is also known for its scenic surroundings, with the nearby Pal Hill Station offering a retreat into nature with its diverse flora and fauna. As a hub of agricultural production and cultural history, Raver plays a crucial role in the region's development. Raver is famous for an ancient Dattatreya Temple. The Shri Datta Mandir Sansthan in Raver, is a spiritually significant temple with a rich heritage rooted in the Nath and Datta Sampradaya traditions. It was established around 1820 by Shri Sadguru Satchidanand Swami Maharaj, a revered saint in the lineage of Sant Eknath Maharaj.
This temple is known for housing sacred relics—the divine padukas (footprints) and a staff (chhadi) believed to be bestowed by Lord Dattatreya himself. The main deity is a one-faced Panchdhatu (five-metal) idol of Lord Dattatreya, symbolizing spiritual unity and divine grace.
Major highlights include:
Datta Jayanti: Celebrated in the month of Margashirsha (Nov–Dec), with a grand rath yatra (chariot procession) that draws thousands of devotees from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Ekadashi Mahapuja and Thursday bhajans: Regular spiritual gatherings that keep the devotional flame alive.
The temple also maintains a samadhi shrine of Sadguru Satchidanand Swami Maharaj, making it a pilgrimage site for seekers of the Sant Eknath tradition.
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Rāver is in Maharashtra, India, about 19 km from Sāvda.
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- Population
- 27,039
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 21.2476, 76.0351
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