Today’s seventh Durga is Padmavati Devi of Shere Village. Shere is a historic village in the taluka, and on its hills lies the awakened seat of Padmavati Devi. The original temple of the goddess is located on the hill, and later it was brought closer to the village.
Today’s fifth Durga is Kunjai Mata in Rihe Village. Located in the Rihe valley of Mulshi taluka, Kunjai Mata is a revered deity in the village of Rihe. The original temple of the goddess is now submerged under the water of the village dam. As a result, the villagers have built a new temple on the banks of the dam. Both the old and new temples house a rice-shaped idol of the goddess. In 2019, the old temple was exposed as the water level of the dam receded. The Kunjai Mata Temple is a significant place of worship for the people of Rihe Village and the surrounding areas. During the Navratri festival, many devotees visit the temple for darshan (viewing of the deity).
our fourth Durga is Zakhubai Mata from Chalegaon. Situated on the Paud-Kolvan highway at the beginning of Chalegaon in Mulshi Taluka, there is the temple of Zakhubai Devi. The temple is constructed with wood, and the hall (Sabhamandap) is spacious. Inside, the idol of the goddess is made of black stone and is a four-armed (Chaturbhuj) idol, which is well-known for its vermilion marks.