Sonurli Devi Mauli Temple

Sonurli's Shri. Devi Mauli temple is known as South Konkan's Pandharpur. It's a holy shrine far many. Devi Mauli is also called as"Mahishasur Mardini".

Buffalo is a pious carrier of the goddess. The charming idol is carvedin back rock and is about more than 300 years old.  The spacious templeis built in four main parts. The idol of goddess has established in thefourth part, The goddess is adorned with sword, shield and Trishul.Sonurli's fair is one of the three bag fairs hold in Sindhudurg. Village Sonurle is 13 Km. away form Sawantwadi.  It's situated in theheart of mountains.  The small village is replete with natures bounty.  

Ancient Sculptures:

Behind this very temple, there are beautiful sculptures as old asPandava times (Mahabharata times) Many old time equipment's like Musal(old mixer), Vayan, Suup etc. can be seen here. It's supposed to bepeerless illustration of sculpting.

Accommodation : 
Hotels are available near temple.

Getting There : 
Village Sonurle is 13 Km. away form Sawantwadi.

·         By Air : 
Dabolim, Goa

·         By Rail : 
Nearest rail head is sawantwadi.

·         By Road : 
Nearest Bus Stand: Sawantwadi

Mumbai to Sawantwadi: Sion – Vashi – Panvel – Pen – Mahad – Khed – Chiplun – Sangameshwar – Hatakhamba – Rajapur – Kankavali – Kasal – Kudal – Sawantwadi 498 km.

Pune to Sawantwadi: Pune – Satara – Karad – Kolhapur – Gaganbawada – Vaibhavwadi – Nadgaon – Kanakavali – Kasal – Kudal – Sawantwadi 373 km.

Places to see nearby :

Amboli Hill Station , Hiranyakeshi , Nangartas Water Fall , Amboli Water Falls , Sawantwadi Palace , Shilpgram Wooden Toys , Moti Lake