There are three and a half Peethas of Aadishakti considered in Maharashtra, out of which two purna peethas are in Marathwada. The first one is located in Mahur in Nanded district and the second is Tuljapur in Dharashiv district. Akashvani Correspondent reports that Navaratri is being celebrated with religious fervor at these places.<br />'' <br />'' Mahur' is a special place known as the city of the mother. Goddess Renuka, who is considered the mother of Lord Parshuram, resides here. There's a temple built on a mountain area where people offer betel leaves, known as Tambul, to the Goddess. The idol of Goddess Renuka is present in the form of her face.<br />'' <br />'' In Tuljapur, there's a temple called Tuljabhavani, which is the family deity of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Before Navratri and after Dussehra, the goddess is made to rest on a bed for a whole week. The idol of the goddess has eight hands. During Navratri, the goddess is worshipped in different forms, sometimes riding a chariot,  playing the flute, and offering a sword to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Both these goddesses are offered special stiff Pudis made of flour. These pudis are hung above the idol of the Goddess like a chandelier or Jhula.<br />