India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Malvan
Shree Bharadi Devi Temple is located in Aangnewadi that lies in the town of Malvan. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Shree Bharadi Devi Temple is lies in the town of Malvan. The idol of Goddess Bharadi Devi is enshrined in the inner sanctum. The prime offering at the temple is Otti, which is a combined offering of a coconut and a blouse piece. An annual fair is organised at the shrine during which masks, sarees and ornaments are offered to the goddess.
Shree Bharadi Devi Temple
HistoryEdit
Goddess Bharadidevi of Angnewadi village is renowned all over. It is believed that her image has occurred in a self existent rock form. The Goddess is said to fulfil the wishes of any person who asks for her favour. Once in a year devotees from Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka come together in a village for pilgrimage. According to tradition, the Goddess is offered `Otti` (Coconut and Blouse Piece). According to ritual, the devi is adorned with a mask, saree and ornaments, and the offering of Otti commences after this and it is continued throughout the day of the fair. The local people who are entitled to honour and respect come and sit together in a temple on a Dali (Mat Made up of Bamboo) and decide a day of for holding a fair. The women from different households cook food after their bath, and the food is offered as Prasad to the Devi. This Prasad is called Tat Lagne. The prasad is then distributed among the pilgrims who show their presence in thousands during the fair day.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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