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Complex comprises of temples of Jagrut Swayambhu, Goddess
Sharvani, Mahadev and Vetal with his life image of stone and other
deities. Situated in scenic surroundings at Advolpale in North
Goa, 2½-km from Assonora on the Pirna main road.
The temple was shifted from Salgaon, Bardez, first to Ajgaon, Sawantwadi
at the end of the 16th century and then to this place during Portuguese
regime.
Salgaonkars, both Brahmin and Non-Brahmin Petkar families are 'Mahajans'.
Goddess is known for fulfilling vows of her devotees through 'Kaul
Prasad'. Devotees also perform "Tulabhar" to propitiate her.
Thousands of devotees throng on "Vardhpan Day", "Divja
Jatra Day" and annual Jatra Day on Margashirsh Shukla, 3 in November/
December when procession of Goddesses is taken out in decorated chariots.