Yamai Devi Temple
Aundh, Maharashtra
It is said that Goddess Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur and Sri Rama (Bhagwaan Vishnu) called her as “Ye Mai” (in Marathi) which signifies “Mother, pls. come” in English. Subsequently, she is known as Yamai Devi. Lovers are utilized to accompany unadulterated heart into one of the Devi Yamai’s sanctuaries and to discover her blessing.
Architecture
Yamai Devi is the family divinity of numerous Maharastrian families. The icon of Devi Mahishasur Mardini in dark stone is just about 2 meters high in a leg over leg sitting position. The icon has four hands and is conveying gada, bolt, trishul and paan patra.
The town and the sanctuary have been related with the Pant family for a long time. The current top of this previous decision family, Gayatridevi Pantpratinidhi, has introduced a 7 kilograms (15 lb) strong gold kalash or crown on the zenith of the Yamai sanctuary on the slope. Another sanctuary of Devi Yamai is situated in the town; aside from the one on the slope.
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