Kharsundi is a local deity worshipped mainly in Maharashtra.
He is also known as Siddhanath and is a manifestation of Hindu God Shiva. He is
a deity who protects village and its wealth. Therefore, he is also counted among
Kshetrapal or protective deities.
There are numerous shrines dedicated to Kharsundi in
Maharashtra.
He is also the family deity of some communities in the region.
Kharsundi has two consorts - Goddess Jogeshwari and Goddess Zakabai.
It must be noted here that the number of consorts vary from
region to region.
The most important shrine dedicated to deity is located in
Sangli District.