It is considered to be the Kuladevata or clan goddess of many Brahmin families from the Konkan region.

According to the Hindu mythology, goddess defeated the ill energies in one night and saved Guhagar from possible destruction.

[3] Even today, the said pearl is in the ornamental collection of the goddess and occasionally it is kept in the main hall for display purpose.

He sat in the temple premises for three consecutive days without food and water and was just chanting the name of goddess.

It is believed that the old temple was near the main road and it is shifted to current location in the Middle Ages.