The Shri Devi Navadurga Temple was built
in dedication to Goddess Navadurga – a form of Goddess Parvati. She is also
referred to as the Mahishasura Mardini. The temple is located in the village of
Redi. The idol of Navadurga is said to have been found earlier in the Tiswadi
Taluka of Goa, as early as the 10th Century. During the raid of the Portuguese,
she was shifted to Redi in the 16th Century and has been in this Sindhudurg
Region of Maharashtra ever since. Goddess Navdurga is believed to be the
Kuldevta of several families belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin clan. The
idol is said to be at least 450 years old.
Though the name is Navadurga, she is in
Ashta Bhuja (having 8 arms) Mahishasur Mardini form. In her hands are a conch
shell (Shankh), a wheel (chakra), a club (Gada), a lotus (padma), a spear
(trishul) and a lance (bhala). In one hand she holds head of Mahisha, the demon
and underneath her lies the buffalo. Hence she resembles Mahishasur Mardini.
The two big festivals, celebrated annually (called Jatras) of this Deity are
during Navaratris in the month of Ashwin & on the Shuddha Navami (9th Day)
of month Magha as per the Hindu calendar. During these festivals, the temple
and the surrounding area is decorated and lighted with colourful lamps. Also
special drama show (called Dashavatars) is held through the night. It is
believed that this deity is very powerful and answers to the calls of her
devotees. While taking her "Kaul" (her orders), 52 leaves of
"Karamali" plant are applied.
Accommodation :
Hotels are available near temple.
Getting There :
By Air : Nearest is Goa dabolim.
By Rail : Nearest railhead sawantwadi 37
Km.
By Road : Mumbai to Vengurla is 499 km.
Pune Vengurla Distance - 397 kms. vengurla 30 Km.
Places to see nearby :
1. Terekhol Fort(tiracol fort)
2. Sonurli Mauli Temple
3. Yashwantgad (Fort)
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