Tuesday, June 3, 2008

My dear Goddess "Mata Jivdani" truly miraculous!


The most significant landmark in Virar is the Jivdani temple located on the mountain ("Jivdani Doanger") visible from the railway station.

The goddess is worshipped for providing relief to the suffering and new life to the dying hence the name of the goddess - Jivdani.
The devotees return the "Navas" or blessing/favor by sacrificing goats and chickens. They also offer gold ornaments.

Devotees believe that to return to have "Navas" granted they must climb the mountain and worship the goddess but not return the same way as they climbed the mountain.

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