> A special feature of the Bhandiwade Mahalaxmi is that she wears a Linga on her head and the locals say that she is considered a peaceful or Satvik form of the Devi. She has four arms. These arms hold a sickle, a club, a dagger, and a vessel containing prasad and flowers. The original stone idol at the centre of 'Garbhagar', while the small metal idol which was brought from Kolva is placed in corner. > The festivals celebrated here are Mahashivaratra this is dedicated to the original deity, Dear SrImati Raghavan, I'm not sure who gave this idol, the divya-name of our Goddess mother. Considering your descriptions of the idol, it's better to avoid this temple and still visit only the sandy beach and sun-set there. dAsan
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