Ravalnath is widely worshipped in Konkan region in India . He is
believed to be a manifestation of Hindu God Shiva – more precisely a form of
Kalbhairav. Some scholars suggest that Ravalnath has its origin in Ravi – sun god. Temples
dedicated to Ravalnath are found in Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra .
It is also believed that Ravalnath is one of the Ganas of
Shiva. He has a fierce form and gets easily offended. He travels at night. Some
temples dedicated to Ravalnath are open throughout the night.
The murti of Ravalnath in a temple faces south. He has four
hands and holds – Trishul, Damaru, Khadga and vessel (pana patra). Sometimes he
holds Akshamala or Khetaka. His vehicle or Vahana is Horse.
Many devotees also believe that Ravalnath and Jyotiba
worshipped in Kolhapur
region are the same.