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Aravali, one of the villages near Vengurla, is located around 14 km from the destination. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Shri Aravali Vengurla Devasthan is Aravali’s main temple and its chief tourist attraction. It is situated on the main Shiroda-Vengurle thoroughfare.
Vetoba’s magnificent idol is fashioned out of ‘panchdhatu’ (5 metals). It is bigger than life-size, 9 feet 2 inches tall, and faces north. Vetoba is standing, in all his glory and power, with a sword in his right hand and an agnipatra (small utensil) in his left.
In the temple’s sanctum sanctorum, Vetoba’s idol is flanked by idols of Shri Dev Bhummaiyya, Shri Dev Purwas, Shri Dev Rampurush, Shri Dev Baracha Purwas (Nirakari) and Shri Dev Bhavkai.
It is a tradition to seek Vetoba’s consent and blessing before undertaking any new work in the temple, or when impediments come in its routine work. Devotees and village people seek His blessings during times of difficulties or before undertaking any new work
HistoryEdit
Aravali is an inviting village in Vengurla Taluka. Vetoba is the main deity of Aravali. Vetoba means Vetal, the king of ghosts, believed to be the guard of the locality. It was in 16th century that a sage (saint) named Mumayya, belonging to the creed Natha pantha, at first reinstated the wooden idol of God Vetoba (1530 AD) Since then, after each century the idol is replaced by a new one with enthusiastic centenary celebration. The second centenary festival was held in 1720, the third in 1820 to 1840, the fourth in 1920 and the fifth in 1996. The wooden image of Vetoba bears a sword in hand. On annual fair-Day of this tempe, devotees offer Vetoba a pair of sandals and bunches of bananas. This festive day is celebrated with zeal and devotion. Thousands of devotees offer Vetoba bananas that are believed to be the most favourite offering to God Vetoba.
The etymological meaning of Aravali is abode of God Shankar. The term Aravali is derived from the ancient Sanskrit name HARAWALLI (HARA means SHANKAR and WALLI means habitation or village (settlement.) Now a days Aravali is being more and more popular as a religious tourist site. It has a clean, white sea-beach where tent resorts and hotels are available. As Aravali is at short distance from Goa, a large number of tourists rush here. Govt. has declared Aravali as a cultural site. (Distance : Vengurla to Aravali: 15km.)
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 Hours.
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How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Sindhudurg is located 130 km from Goa, 150 km from Ratnagiri and 535 km from Mumbai. Malvan is connected by direct ST bus services from Mumbai, Goa, Pune and Kolhapur.
Train : Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Malvan Jetty, lying 20 km away. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Malvan Jetty. No taxis are available.
Air : Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport located at a distance of 135 km from the Malvan Jetty. Taxis and buses are available. One must board a ferry at Malvan Jetty to reach the Sindhudurg.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100/ 02362-228888, 228100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
