Sharvani Devi Temple, Advalpale, Goa
Sharvani Devi Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Shakthi located in Advalpale Village located
near the town of Bicholim in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The Temple is located in a place called Salgaonwada (Salegaonwada),
part of Advalpale Village. The deity is the patron deity of Salgaonkar, Prabhus,
Naiks, Shenais (Shenoys),
Dhonds and Petkars.
History
The Temple was originally known to have been situated in
Saligao. At the end of the 16th century, it was shifted to Ajgaon
and during the Portuguese rule it was shifted to Advalpale.
The Temple
Presiding Deities of this Temple are Sharvani Devi and Vetoba (Vetal).
Vetoba is worshipped in the form of Shiva (Siva).
The Vetoba shrine houses a life size stone image of Vetal. There are shrines
for Jagrut Swayambhu, and Mahadeva in the Temple premises.
Festivals
Vardharpan day, Divja Jatra day and the annual Jatra day
in November / December are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Advalpale
Bus Stop, 3.5 Kms from Assonora Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Thivim Railway Station,
12 Kms from Bicholim, 15 Kms from Mapusa, 28 Kms from Panjim and 52 Kms from
Goa Airport. The Temple is situated on Mapusa to Bicholim Route. Pilgrims to
take left at the Assonora) Junction and travel up the hilly road to reach this
temple.
Location
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