Sharvani Devastan - Advalpal

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This is temple of Shri Devi Sharvani (Sharavani) and Vetoba (Vetal). Vetoba is form of Shiva (Siva) and Sharvani (Sharavani) is a name of Goddess. This place is called Salgaonwada (salegaonwada) which is part of Adavalpal village. The original temple of Goddess Sharavani is located at Salegaon. These are the family gods (Kuladaivat) of Prabhus, Naiks, Shenais (Shenoys), Dhonds and Petkars. Famous personalities include: The industrial magnate V.M.Salgaoncar, Dattaraj Salgaoncar, "Jyotirbhaskar" Jayant Salgaonkar (founder of world famous Kaalnirnay Deenadarshika), M. V. Dhond (Critic in Marathi Literature). Past ones: Balkrishna L. Prabhu (former chairman, director of Saraswat Bank), Dattatreya B. Prabhu (former director Nirlep Industries and Cricket commentator, Aurangabad).
To reach here, get down at Thivim Station and take auto. At the Assnoda (Assanora) junction, take a left and go up the hilly road. It is about 10-15 Km travel. Straight line distance from Thivim station is only 3Km.
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Coordinates:   15°38'18"N   73°54'9"E

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  • This is holly place for Salgaonkars.There is temple of shree Sharvani devi and Vetoba. This place is called Salgaonwada,Which is part of Advalpal village.These are the family Gods(Kuladaivat) of Salgaonkar,prabhu,Shenai,Naik,Dhond and Petkar.
  • Its a very cool peaceful holy place where goddess Parvati or Durga here as Devi Sharvani and lord Mahadev or Shiva here as Vetal or Vetoba showering unrestly upon their children that is on us . Especially in Jatrotsava time its very nice to feel unforgettable evening with lots of fun excitement , and so on its better u come here and feel personally
  • grand son of nana daddikar family,arun venkatesh ainapur.
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