Keshav Balaji Temple
The Keshav Balaji Temple has been built on the lines of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh. – The temple has a grand auditorium and various constructions. – The temple is located on a hill away from the noise of the city. – Worship is done in the manner of Tirumalla temple in Andhra Pradesh. – There are big religious events twice a year.
Balaji Temple is a major Hindu temple situated at Ausa, about 20 kilometers from Latur city.
Surrounded by mountains, Sri Keshav Balaji Temple is built in Ausa town near Latur district of Maharashtra. The village has an ancient fort which is currently in ruins. Tourists can visit the nearly 300-year-old Veernath Maharaja Temple, built by Mallinath Maharaja. In the same premises there are four more temples of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini and Keswananda Bapu. Various services are performed throughout the day where tourists and worshipers visit the temple to seek the blessings of the Almighty. A service like Mahaprasada is held every Friday where worshipers come to pay their respects to the deities.
The temple is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days of the week. There is a seva (prasad) or prasad for visitors every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The best time to visit the temple is during winter i. e October to mid-January, when the weather is pleasant and the temple is also not crowded.
The best time of the year
January – January
- This place is far away from the city and human habitation. It is not advisable to visit this place after 8 pm.
- During rainy season, winter, there is greenery everywhere and the environment is clean, this period is good for visiting. /li>
The temple is 2 km from Ausa on the Yakatpur road. Private vehicles are available from Ausa bus station as well as temple trust’s private vehicle.
Address : Keshav Balaji Temple, Ausa, Taluka Ausa, Dist.Latur – 413520
Ausa-Yakatpur Road