Goddess Naikba Devi, also referred as Ma Naikba, is a
manifestation of Mother Goddess and is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra. She is
a village deity. The main temples dedicated to the Goddess are located in Satara
and Sangli District in Maharashtra.
Goddess Naikba Devi is a kind form of Goddess Shakti. She
showers motherly love on her children. The murti or idol of Naikba Devi
symbolizes kinds and motherly affection.
She is worshipped for peace, prosperity, protection, good
agriculture, healthy children, early cure of diseases and for victory over
enemies.
A main attraction of the murti is the large eyes. Her hands
are in blessing posture. She is dressed like a Marathi woman.
Naikba Devi removes darkness caused by Adharma. She upholds
righteousness by protecting those who practice Dharma.