Legend has it that the original murti of the Goddess
Worshipped in temple appeared under a neem tree during the 18th century. The
local villagers worshipped the deity and therefore the temple got the name
Marubai Gavdevi.
The local villagers who used to worship the deity believed
that she had the capacity to heal people. That's why she is called Marubai,
because she saves people from various illnesses. It is said that during
epidemics people drank the water used for abhishekam in the temple and used to
get cured.
Navratri is the most important festival observed in the
temple.
Daily morning routine includes Aarti and Abhisheks. Bhajans
are organized during the afternoon. Daily evening aarti also attracts thousands
of devotees.
Chandi Havan on full moon day is a special ritual performed
in the temple.
Apart from the Sharada Navrati, the temple also observes
Shakambhari Navratri and Chaitra Navratas.