Hiranyakeshi Temple
Sacred to goddess Parvati, Hiranyakeshi Temple is the point from where Hiranyakeshi river originates. In the main sanctum of the temple, there is an idol of Devi Hiranyakeshi (a form of Goddess Parvati) with golden hair and self-manifested red color Shivling called as Hiranyakeshwar. The lingam is not visible as an another Shivling, which is used for daily offerings and prayers, is overshadowing it. The temple is located amidst the lush forest but reaching here is not a problem as there are well-built roads.
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About Hiranyakeshi Temple
Hiranyakeshi Temple, which is the abode of Shiva Parvati, is situated at a distance of 7 kms from the Amboli Waterfall of Sawantwadi in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. There are two small villages on the way. At the end of the high and winding road, there is parking lot. The temple is just 350 metres away from here. After climbing 10-12 steps, Hiranyakeshi Temple is seen.
The temple has an idol of Hiranyakeshi Devi, Shiva Pindi and a Ganesha idol. Hiranyakeshi means Parvati Devi with golden hair. This temple is also famous as the origin of the Hiranyakeshi river, which is the lifeline of Amboli. Hiranyakeshi Temple is in a cave. The specialty of this cave is that the cave feels warm when the outside environment is cold and the cave feels cold when it is hot outside. The cave is 250-300 meters long. Gomukh is seen after coming forward on both sides of the pindi. The pond in front of the temple is always filled with water. There is a place of ashes immersion near this temple. Rituals like Dashkriya Vidhi, Tripindi Shraddh, Narayan Nagbali are performed at this holy place.
Adjacent to the temple, there is a cave, which is said to be the point where the Hiranyakeshi river originates. Water rushes out with tremendous force to fall into a ‘Kund’ (tank), from where it further flows out.
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