Somjai Devi Mandir — Attraction in Maharashtra

This temple is located centrally in Shrivardhan and is easily accessible. Somjai Devi idol is very beautiful.

Coincidentally we happened to visit at the same time when annual rath yatra of Somjai Devi takes place. It was a different kind of experience wherein entire Shrivardhan has come together at midnight to celebrate it. Roads were very beautifully decorated by the locals with hand made rangoli.

It was a magnificent festival being celebrated by family and community bringing pure joy, serenity and special moments. We were lucky that we visited during this time and experienced the...

When you visit shriwardhan, you must visit this temple. It's temple of main Village- God of this town. Temple is very beautiful and wel-mentained. it's situated at some height so easily located.There is ample space for parking. Lot of space for sitting and for meditation,less crowded and calm . Idol of Devi is very adorable and beautiful. This town is birth place of the great Bajirao Peshawa founder of Great...

In Puranas and Upanishads, There is a legend that Sage Agasti lived in Srivardhan. Shree Somjai Temple was established by Shree Agasti Mahamuni. There are four Shiva shaktis on the four sides of the temple. Their names are Kankali, Bhadrakali, Katyayani, Chamundayani and the main deity is popularly known as Shree Somjai in the temple. These four forces are united. Divine place. Situated at the centre of the...