Veer Mhaskoba

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Veer Mhaskoba is Kaal bhairava an Avatar of the Hindu deity Shiva. The clan deity of many Hindus, the worship of Kaala Bhairava as Veer Mhaskoba was popularized by the Dhangar caste. He is also worshipped by tribal and pastoral people at Jawali, Mhaswad, Borban and Sonari.

[edit] Legend

Kamlaji Dhangar, a cowherd, lived in the villge of Veer. He frequented the greener pastures of Sonari and Borban . While in Sonari, Kamlaji would

[edit] Temple

The deity is worshipped at the temple of Veer Mhaskoba situated in Veer village, on the banks of river Purnaganga, 23 Kms. to the south of a village Sasvad.

Coordinates: 18°09′11″N 74°05′15″E / 18.15294°N 74.087457°E / 18.15294; 74.087457


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