Balaji Temple, Washim, Maharashtra India

Washim is a small town in the District of Washim, in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The main crops grown on the agricultural land are soyabean, cotton, tur, and jowar. Washim is primarily know for its numerous temples, the most famous being the Balaji Temple.

The main idol of Balaji is made of black stone and is decorated with ornaments. At the entrance of the temple, you can see the etched words inscribed on the pillars which give the year of the temple as '1700 Shaka'. Some years ago, a stunning gold-plated dome was added to the temple's inner sanctum.

On either side of the main Balaji Temple are 2 other temples: one dedicated to Vyankateshvar Balaji, and the other to Ramchandra. In the latter temple are images of Ramchandra, Lakshmana, Sita, Maruti and Rariha Krishna. The festival of Ramnavami is celebrated here annually.

A beautiful feature of the Balaji Temple, Washim, Maharashtra is the Deo Talav. Also referred to as the Balaji Talav, this is a huge square-shaped tank made from stone. At the center of the tank is a resting place for those who swim within the tank; it is called jalakridasthana'.