 The legend has to its credit to say that the Goddess gave him a sword called ‘Bhavani kadga’' by using which Shivaji was successful in his expeditions.The history of the temple dates back to the days of ' Skanda Purana ' as it finds a mention in that holy script.According to the epic story there was a sage "Kardam" and his consort "Anubhuthi’ with an infant, in this area.