India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Shrivardhan
Sight Address : Shrivardhan, Raigad, India
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Detail InformationEdit
The Somaja Devi Temple is another ancient shrine in the destination, which is dedicated to Goddess Somaja. Natives believe that the Goddess helps in extracting the venom of snake from the body of the person. The victims pray and undertake Pradakshinaas or Dandvat that is circumscribing the temple by lying flat on the stomach.
HistoryEdit
If we talk about Gods and Temples can miracles be left behind. Enter the exceptional Somaja Devi Mandir (Temple) where despite of the unbelievable claim of “Venom Neutralisation” it is pretty common to see serpentine queues of snake bite victims requesting the Goddess to extract the venom from them body and heal them. Tall claims, one may think but the confidence, faith and conviction with which the victims pray and undertake the arduous Pradakshinaas/ Dandvat (Circumventing the temple lying flat on stomach) is to be seen to be believed. There are stories abound of how patients rejected by pronounced Doctors have been miraculously cured by the blessings of Goddess Somaja.
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Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 7.00 PM
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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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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Grasshopper Inn Restaurant ; C/O MTDC Resort, Post Maral, Harihareshwar, Maharashtra ; Ph/M – +91-2147-226480 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.
BUS : State transport offer bus regular and frequent services from Mumbai and Pune to Raigad. Raigad is well connected to all neighboring cities by the public transport buses, including Kolhapur (250 km), Pune (102 km), Mumbai (187 km) and Mahabaleshwar (75 km). Public bus charge is less than Rs 4 per km.
Train : Vir Dasgaon railway station is the nearest railhead to Raigad. This station is connected to Mumbai and Pune with regular trains. Taxi services are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.
Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.
Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your phone on silent mode inside the temple.
HelplineEdit
- Fire – 101
- Police Control Room – 100/ (02141) 222100/ 100
- Ambulance – 102
