About Sunabdeo Hot Springs
Sunabdeo Hot Springs, also referred to as Sunapdev, is a natural hot water spring located in the Satpuda hill range within Chopda taluka of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is one of three geothermal springs in the area, alongside Unapdev and Nijhardev, all mentioned in local lore connected to the Ramayana. The site is recognized for its perennial hot water flow and association with skin ailment remedies, though specific visitor infrastructure details remain undocumented.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural hot water spring situated in the remote foothills of the Satpuda range near Chopda. The site is part of a cluster of three holy hot springs including Unapdev and Nijhardev. While the springs are noted for year-round warm water flow and religious significance, specific bathing facilities or developed tourist amenities at Sunabdeo specifically are not verified in available sources.
Key highlights
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Natural hot water spring in the Satpuda hill range
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One of three related springs alongside Unapdev and Nijhardev
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Mentioned in local traditions linked to the Ramayana epic
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Perennial hot water flow throughout the year
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Traditionally believed to have therapeutic properties for skin ailments
History of Sunabdeo Hot Springs
The Sunabdeo hot spring is traditionally believed to have been created during Lord Rama's fourteen-year exile as described in the Ramayana, sharing this origin legend with nearby Unapdev and Nijhardev springs.
Culture & Context
Considered a holy site in local tradition, the spring is associated with spiritual purification and healing, particularly for skin diseases, and forms part of a sacred trio of thermal springs in the Satpuda region.
Route
| By road | Buses are available from Chopda to the general hot spring area in the Satpuda foothills |
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