1) Chandika – Dabhol : Dabhol town is
located on the south-west border of Dapoli tahashil. Vashishthi River flowing
from Chiplun merges into the sea at Dabhol and is called as Dabhol creek.
Chandikadevi Mandir (Temple of Goddess Chandika) and a fishing jetty are the
major attractions here and have made it increasingly popular as a tourist
destination in Konkan. The idol of Godess Chandika here, believed to be have
formed naturally on its own (Swayambhu) and the Temple is underground in a
natural cave. To reach the diety, you have to pass through a low darkened
passage. No light is allowed inside except that of oil lamp. There is a live
spring of fresh water nearby which water all around the year has. Every year
pilgrims throng here during Navaratri. This Temple is very ancient and used to
be frequently visited by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
2) Bharadi - Malvan : Bharadi Devi(Goddess) is one goddess one just can’t think of
missing when one is in Malvan. This is the famous “Active Goddess” situated at
Anganewadi, 14 kms from Malvan. Angnewadi is the small hamlet of Masure
village. The Bharadi devi (goddess) is very famous for her wish-fulfilling
power. Devotees express their wish before her and once the wish is fulfilled
they come to express their gratitude.
3) Bhagwati – Ratnagiri : A magnificent Temple located inside the massive Ratnadurg Fort,
Bhagwati Mandir is a famous pilgrim center in Ratnagiri. Bhagavadti Temple is
one among the ancient Temples in the state of Maharashtra.
The deity is adorned beautifully and the Temple
architecture is marvelous. Other deities like 'Veer Vignesh' and
'Ashtadashbhuj' Ganapati are unique for their sculptural works. This Temple is
crowded with devotees during Navratri festival, which is one of the sacred
festivals celebrated all over India. In Devi Bhagavathi Temple, Navarathri
festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm and vigour and big yatras are
conducted as a part of the festival.
4) Navdurga – Redi : This goddess originally belonged to the town
“Gavasi ” (or Gawasi )of Tiswadi District , near Madkai village in Goa. It is
really very interesting to know how this goddess reached Kanyale –Redi ( in
Maharashtra) from Goa.The original idol was as old as of 10th Century. It is
not known who had installed this idol in Gavasi . It is told that About 400
years back , during the 16th Century , Portuguese ruled Goa and destroyed many
Hindu Temples and carried out many conversions forcibly .The then devotees of
this goddess , who got afraid of these ruthless destruction and conversions to
christianity decided to shift this deity from Gavasi. The idol was carried by a
Servant on his head along with the other devotees. The devotees had planned to
re-install it at Vengurla (in Maharashtra ) ,which was a major port and
business centre. On the way , while travelling , they took a halt at Redi for
taking some rest. Naturally the idol was kept on the ground. After their rest
period was over , they decided to move further towards Vengurla , and hence
tried to lift the idol from ground. But to their astonishment , the idol just
could not move even an inch from its place , as if magnetised. They tried a lot
to move it but just failed. The devotees who strongly believed in “Prasad” ,
asked for Kaul (order ) from the then Shri Mauli Devi , of Redi. They were
curious to know why the goddess was non-coperative in moving further (towards
Vengurla ).The Mauli goddess gave an explanation that Devi NavaDurga wished to stay
at Kanyale-Redi only and that she should be installed there itself. Obeying the
goddess’s orders , the devotees purchased land there and built her Temple
there. From then till to date , the goddess is staying in Kanyale peacefully
and the devotees have been worshipping her there. It is not known exactly why
this goddess is called NavaDurga (having 9 names) but some guess that it could
be that there existed perhaps 9 such Temples in Gavasi , and hence the name.
5) Bhagwati – Dhamapur : Bhagwati Temple at Dhamapur is a famous Temple of Goddess Bhagwati
situated mid-way between Kudal and Malvan. Malvan is surrounded by various
forts and Temples. The Temple in this vicinity and deities residing in it are
known as “vigilant or active deity” [Active deity: It is a faith of the
devotees that such deities bestow their blessings and fulfill the vows of the
devotees]. As a much of respect and joyalty, devotees fulfill the promise made
to deity by making “offering” to the deity. It is a sort of “repayment for
fulfilling the vow. In local language it is known as "Nawas Phedane".
Bhagwati Temple of Dhamapur is one such “active holy place”
This Temple has also become famous because of a
legend associate with it. The legend is the big lake in front of the Temple.
The lake is known as “Dhamapur lake” or “Lake of Dhamapur”. The legend
associates with this lake runs as: In the post on the occasion of marriage,
poor villagers of this village (Dhamapur) used to dip the basket full of
flowers in the lake. When this basket was later taken out the flower were
turned in to the ornaments. The condition was these ornaments were to be
returned to lake once the marriage ceremony was over. This legend has made this
deity very famous in the surrounding region. Many devotees of goddess Bhagawati
still visit the Temple for the “Darshan” Dhamapur is easily accessible from
Malvan and Kudal the tehsil places in the district. The devotees as well as
tourist should visit this place for the beautiful Temple, the wonderful lake and
scenic beauty around it.
6) Mahakali – Adivare : Adivare is a
very small settlement but very famous for its Mahakali Temple. It is a small
well-maintained Temple, which is a home for 3 goddesses viz. Mahalakshmi,
Mahakali and Mahasaraswati.
7) Mahalaxmi – Kelshi : Located at the
base of the Utambar hill, enclosed in a stone wall fortification, this
Swayambhu Mahalakshmi Temple was built during the Peshwa regime. It also houses
the idols of Lord Ganpati and Lord Shiva. Beautiful, fully blossomed lotus
flowers in a pond near the Temple are an enchanting sight to watch! The sanctum
lies beneath two huge domes. You can enter the sanctum through three doors. The
dense woods of the hill form a picturesque background.
8) Somjai – Shriwardhan : Somjai Devi
Mandir is known for its miraculous healing power. It is believed that person
with snake bite can be cured when taken to Somjai Devi Mandir. This Mandir is
situated at the centre of Shriwardhan city.
9) Shri Sateri Temple
(Bilwas) : 12 Kms away from malvan, in Bilwas is situated on Masure road. An
old and huge Temple at the bottom side of Bilwas mountain is a great attraction
of tourist. Shri Sateri is residency deity of Bilwas. This Temple with huge
sabhamandap built in 12-13th century. This Temple was surrounded with lake
water, so it’s called ‘Jalmandir’. But now days, only mud is spread over in the
lake.
In old days, Bilwas was a part of Masure village. A Lake with clean
water spread with greenery on its bank. Cattels were come across there to drink
water. One day at noon, two buffalos started fighting in lake, suddenly a
buffalo struck the anthill present in the lake, and bleeding started from that
anthill. When cattle men knew about it, they got surprised and decided to built
a Temple on anthill. The lots of tourist and devotees come from Maharashtra and
even from Kerala, Karnataka to worship and pray the diety.
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