Goddess Kotharjai Devi, also referred as Ma Kotharjai, 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 Pune
District in Maharashtra.
Goddess Kotharjai Devi is a kind form of Goddess Shakti. She
showers motherly love on her children. The murti or idol of Kotharjai 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.
Kotharjai Devi removes darkness caused by Adharma. She
upholds righteousness by protecting those who practice Dharma.