Location
Address
Mahalaxmi Mandir Hedavade Khaniwade Vasai Mumbai, Maharashtra 401 201
Description
The temple, situated in Hedavde village near Vasai, forms an important part of a famous Shakti Peetha. The Shakti Peetha to which this temple belongs is the one where Goddess Sati's ankle fell during the fierce Tandava by Lord Shiva while he was on his way to Kailash. Several rites and rituals take place at Hedavde Mahalaxmi Temple on a daily basis. It is flocked by a large number of devotees during various festivals including Guru Purnima, Ghat Stapana, Hom Havan, Dasra, Tripurari Purnima and Shree Gurudat Jayanti. Prativarshik Yatra the annual procession of the temple takes place in the month of May.