Tuljapur - Gondhal Puja

Kumkumarchana puja is a sacred ritual where the goddess is worshipped by using Kumkum. The word Kumkumarchana is a combination of two words,  "Kumkum" means the red powder made from turmeric and other ingredients and "Archana" means offering. Kumkum attracts the forces of the universe, Shakti and Goddess Parvati. The goddess Tulja Bhawani worshipped Kumkum as a manifestation of Shakti Tattva.

The word Gondhal is originated from the Marathi language. Gondhal holds cultural significance. The Gondhal is an important and religious ceremony. The Gondhal puja is performed at Tulja Bhawani Temple. Gondhal puja is performed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Tulja Bhawani. It is believed that this ritual was performed by Shivaji Maharaj during his first victory over the Mughals.

Tulja Bhavani is a respected form of the goddess Bhavani, who is considered a powerful deity. Bhogi puja is performed at Tulja Bhawani Temple to seek her blessings for protection, prosperity, and well-being. Performing puja at a holy place like the Tulja Bhavani temple is considered very auspicious. 

The term "Abhishek" is derived from Sanskrit and means "pouring over." Abhishek puja is a ritual in This ritual is performed to show devotion, seek blessings, and express reverence towards the deity. Performing puja at this temple is very beneficial to devotees. Abhishek puja is a ritual in which devotees offers various things to the Goddess. In this ritual devotees offers thing like Milk, Water, Ghee, Curd, Honey, Flowers to the Goddess. 

Tulja Bhawani is a form of Maa Durga or Goddess Parvati. Tulja Bhawani temple is one of the important shakti peet. The Mahapuja is a unique puja dedicated to the Goddess Tulja Bhawani. This Mahapuja involves various offerings, chanting of sacred mantras and performing Arti. Maha Puja is an important religious ritual at Tulja Bhavani Temple. 

The word Panchamrit ahishek is a Sanskrit word. The word Panchamrit is a combination of the words Pancha means five and Amrita which means nectar. Abhishek is a ritual where feet of the idol of the Goddess is bathed with auspicious things. The five main ingredients used to make Panchamrit are milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar.