- Lakshmi
Ambabai Temple
- Shirala,Maharashtra
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Situated to the west of the village, the Ambabai temple has an enclosure on three sides and is built on elevated ground. Near the gabhara, there is a ling and a hole next to it. It is believed that a Brahman used to read pothi every morning at this temple and a snake used to give him a gold coin after listening to it. When the Brahman sent his son one day to read pothi, the son tried to hit the snake to take away its entire stock of mohars. But he missed and the snake disappeared never to reappear again. An idol of Ganapati decorates the gabhara lintel and images of deities carved out of blocks of stone are present on either side. The statue of Ambabai is carved in a way that the Goddess is sitting on a lotus.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Removal of debt
- Good health
- Knowledge
- Family welfare
- Attainment of noble positions
- Fame
Shlokas
Samudra Vasaney Devi Parvathasthana Madale ; Vishnupatnii Namasthubhyam Paadha Sparsham Kshamashamey
Meaning -Oh Mother Earth, I beg your forgiveness for placing my feet on you, the one who wears oceans, forests and mountains and Lord Vishnu's wife, I bow to you.
Lakshmi Ksheera Samudra Raaja Tanaya Sree Ranga Dhaameshvari Daasi Bhootha Samasata Deva Vanithaam Lokaika Deepankuram Sreeman Manda Kataaksha Labdha Vibhava Brahmendra Gangaadharam Tvaam Trailokya Kudumbineem Sarasijam Vande Mukunda Priyaam");
Meaning - Goddess Lakshmi, the daughter of the ocean of milk's king, whose residence is Srirangam, who all the divine ladies serve in heaven, who guides the world with her light, the one on whom the eternal glances of Brahma, Indra and Shiva falls, I bow down to thee, Lord Krishna's beloved.");
Adhilakshmi Namasthesthu Parabrahma Swaroopine Yeshodhehi Dhanamdehi Sarvakamamcha Dehimey Mangaley Mangaladhare Mangalya Manggalapradhey Mangalartham Mangalesi Mangalyam Dehime Sadaaaa
Meaning -Goddess Adilakshmi, the supreme Brahman, we offer our salutations to you and ask you to grant us wealth and prosperity. Fulfill our wishes O auspicious Goddess for you are auspiciousness personified and you grant auspiciousness. Grant us eternal happiness and prosperity.
Namasthesthu Mahamaye Sri Petesura Poojithey Sanguchakra Gatha Hasthey Mahalakshmi Namosthuthey Namasthey Garudaroodey Kolasurea Bayankari Sarva Papa Hare Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthutehy
Meaning -Oh all powerful Mahalakshmi, the seat of wealth and who devas worship, salutations to you, for you are one who has a conch, a disc and a mace in your hands.