Shri Dev Vetoba Devasthan of Aravali
is one of the most famous 'jagrut' (Lord who fulfills the wishes of devotees)
temples in Vengurle taluka of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India.
Shri Dev Vetoba is the God of Aravali
village in Konkan. Natives of this picturesque, tranquil village straddling the
Arabian Sea worship Shri Dev Vetoba as their protector. They believe He brings
prosperity to the village. Devotees worship Him as a loving and compassionate
God who answers their prayers, fulfills their wishes and comes to their aid in
times of crisis and difficulties. Natives and devotees lovingly call their God,
simply – Vetoba.
Thanks to Vetoba’s blessings, Aravali
has today blossomed into a significant pilgrimage centre in Konkan. Devotees in
thousands pour into the village from far and wide to seek Vetoba’s darshan and
blessings during His 2 big annual festivals: on Margshirshya shuddha pratipada
(Devdipavali) and His investiture-day festival on Vaishakh shuddha panchami.
The festivals are celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm and fanfare. The
temple is decorated with flowers and lights. Dazzling fireworks light up the
sky.
Accommodation :
Hotels are available near temple.
Getting There :
By Air : Dabolim, GoaBy Rail : Sawantwadi On Konkan Railway
By Road : Vengurla 13 KM, Shiroda 3 KM.
Places to see nearby :
Shiroda Velagar Beach , Mochemad Beach , Sagareshwar Beach , Redi Ganesh