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Main statue of Goddess Bhawani is of 9 ft height and made of black stone. She has various weapons in her hand depicting killing of demon Mahishsur.<ref name=Bhawanaiaai/> |
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== Navadurga == |
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This is the only temple in Maharashtra where statues of all nine forms of Goddess Parvati, popularly known as Navdurga, are installed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/videos.aspx?vid=156302&page=6|work=Z-24 Taas News Channel|publisher=Z-24 Taas News Channel|accessdate=10 October 2013}}</ref> |
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== Outside Temple == |
== Outside Temple == |
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Revision as of 09:29, 10 October 2013
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| Shree Bhawani Waghjai Temple, Terav | |
|---|---|
 Shree Bhawani Waghjai Temple, Terav (Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chiplun |
| Location | |
| Location | Terav |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | South |
| Creator | Terav Villagers |
| Website | |
| http://www.bhawaniaai.org | |
The Shree Bhawani Waghjai Temple, Terav is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddesses Bhawani and Waghjai. It is located in village Terav, Taluka Chiplun, Dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The original temple was built circa 1860.[1]
Government of Maharashtra has declared this temple as one of the tourist places in Maharashtra.[2]
This temple is 123 ft in length with a width of 76 ft on south side and 36 ft on north side. Height of foundation is 4 ft with internal height of 22 ft. Temple houses goddesses Bhawani, Waghjai, Kalkai and Navdurga along with Lord Shiv Shankar.[1]
History
The temple of Shree Bhawani Waghjai was built by ancestors 350 years back. It was first rebuilt in 1839. Over the years, temple underwent extensive wear and tear which made villagers to decides to build a new temple in its place.[1]
Temple Reconstruction
In 2002, Terav Community decided to reconstruct the temple, and Shree Kulaswamini Bhawani Waghjai Trust was instituted. Everyone related to this village decided to contribute towards expenses of temple rebuilding. Those working in Cities contributed their one month salary, retired people contributed their one month's pension, businessmen contributed their one month income, farmers and workers contributed Rs. 1000 each. Temple reconstruction started on 14th May 2003, with the blessings of Bharati Maharaj, Aalandi.[1]
Temple Details
This temple is 123 ft in length with a width of 76 ft on south side and 36 ft on north side. Height of foundation is 4 ft with internal height of 22 ft. There are 4 sections in temple. These sections house various deities like Shree Bhawani, Shree Shiv Shankar, Navadurga, Waghjai and Kalkai. All four sections have carefully designed domes of South Indian styles. One dome has small statue of Shree Hanumant. Dome above statue of Goddess Bhawani is of 55 ft height from ground. Temple has large hall with a capacity of accommodating around 2000 people, with a balcony of 100 ft. Temple has two large doors of 40 ft. It also has various beautiful statues all around it.[1]
Statue of Goddess Bhawani
Main statue of Goddess Bhawani is of 9 ft height and made of black stone. She has various weapons in her hand depicting killing of demon Mahishsur.[1]
Navadurga
This is the only temple in Maharashtra where statues of all nine forms of Goddess Parvati, popularly known as Navdurga, are installed.[3]
Outside Temple
This temple has 7 gardens with a big semicircular garden on east side. Temple also has large forest with big trees.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bhawani Temple". Shri Kulaswamini Bhawani Waghjai Jirnoddhar Trust. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ District Planning Commission, District Office, Ratnagiri. Letter Dated 23 August 2011. Letter No. ja.kra.niyojan/ratna/ka-8/paryatan/11-12/1586
- ^ Z-24 Taas News Channel. Z-24 Taas News Channel http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/videos.aspx?vid=156302&page=6. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
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