Sharvani Devi Temple, Advalpale, Goa

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 16^th 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