Brief History of the Temple
श्री योगशांतदुर्गा ट्रस्ट
Shree Yogashanthadurga Mantra Devate & Koragajja Sanidhya
I am one of thousands devotees, with deep faith and emotion, I wish to share how Maa Durga (kadal da appe) herself chose Ratnagiri as the sacred ground for her presence and how our beloved Guruji Shri Prashant Shetty was guided there through divine visions and dreams.
For years, Guruji used to see a sacred stone of Maa Durga in his dreams and even in his waking state. He would often describe to his family the exact place, the surroundings, and the divine glow of that stone but nobody believed him.
What many didn’t know was that Guruji was being guided by Mantra Devta and Khoragajja, two of the most revered deities of Tulu Nadu. These divine forces continued to appear in his visions, showing him the path and urging him to reach that sacred spot where Adi Shakti herself awaited.
Finally, listening to their divine call, Guruji traveled to Ratnagiri — and there, just as he had seen, he found the very stone from his visions. When he touched it, a powerful spiritual energy surrounded him and it became clear that this was none other than Maa Adi Shakti Durga herself.
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The Stone of Miracles — The Living Form of the Divine
This sacred stone is not ordinary.
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Endless Miracles and Maa’s Grace
Since that discovery, countless miracles have been witnessed by devotees.
At first, prayers were performed in a small 1-BHK rented home, then moved to a 2-BHK, and today we gather in a 4-BHK rented house but even this space is no longer enough.Devotees from all walks of life come here seeking Maa’s blessings and they return with hope, peace, and healing.
Those suffering from black magic, graha doshas, depression, or hopelessness have found new life here. Many who were struggling financially have received jobs and prosperity some even got unexpected opportunities abroad.
Even those on the verge of giving up have seen overnight miracles through Maa’s blessings.
The Miracle of the Falling Flowers
One of the most sacred and witnessed miracles here is the flower falling from the Devi’s murti. Whenever Guruji prays or asks Maa for a sign, flowers fall from the idol not once or twice, but multiple times a day whenever guruji asks. This divine act has been witnessed and recorded by countless devotees it fills the atmosphere with tears, joy, and faith
The Sacred Story of Mantradevathe (Mantra Devta)
The Divine Protector of Homes
In the sacred land of Tulu Nadu lived a humble and devoted man named Kanthu Baida. His home and village often suffered from thefts, and fear surrounded the community. Seeking protection, he approached the respected seer Kuntala Jantri.
The seer warned him that the deity he wished to invoke was no ordinary spirit. Mantradevathe was a fierce yet motherly guardian—pure, powerful, and sacred.
Kanthu was asked to cleanse his mind and life, to prepare spiritually, and to approach with complete humility. After months of discipline, he returned, and the seer entrusted him with two sacred objects—a sandalwood paste ball and a divine flower—infused with Mantradevathe’s power.
He was instructed to walk home without looking back. Kanthu obeyed with full faith.
That night, Mantradevathe appeared in his dream as a nurturing mother and gently expressed her wish to reside inside his home, not outside under a tree. He immediately prepared a sacred space in his kitchen, and from that day, Mantradevathe became the divine protector of his home and community.
When pride rose in Kanthu’s heart, she lovingly corrected him, teaching humility as the essence of devotion.
Even today, Mantradevathe is revered as a powerful household guardian, protecting families and guiding devotees with motherly love.
The Divine Story of Koragajja (Koraga Thaniya)
The Beloved Spirit of Justice and Protection
In ancient Tulu Nadu, Koragajja is honored as a deeply compassionate guardian spirit. His story begins with a young boy named Thaniya, who lost his parents early and wandered alone until a kind woman, Mairekke Baidyedi, took him in.
Thaniya learned basket weaving and lived a simple, pure life. One day, he vowed to offer a sacred ritual at a temple, but due to social restrictions, he was not allowed inside. Determined to keep his promise, he climbed the outer wall and offered the ritual from outside.
In that divine moment, he disappeared from the earthly realm and rose to the spiritual world.
There, the powerful Panjandhaya Daivas recognized him and blessed him with the role of a guardian of justice and truth. They granted him seven sacred seats.
Koragajja later proved his spiritual authority by manifesting divine miracles, including the appearance of a celestial cow.
Today, devotees speak to him like a loving grandfather—Ajja Koragajja—sharing their pain, seeking justice, and receiving protection.
A simple offering of a coconut, betel leaf, or sincere words is enough to receive his blessings.
Koragajja remains a symbol of truth, compassion, and divine justice.
Maa’s Manifestation Through Guruji
During special poojas which is known as Darshana (2–3 times a month), we have seen the Devi enter Guruji’s body. In those sacred moments, Maa Durga herself speaks through him, guiding and healing devotees by revealing their problems and giving them solutions.
Every word, every touch, and every blessing in those moments has changed lives and we have video evidence of many such divine incidents.
Now Maa’s Wish — To Build Her Own Temple
Maa’s presence has outgrown the rented space. The divine energy and the number of devotees have increased beyond imagination.
It is now Maa’s own wish that we build a permanent temple at the exact place in Ratnagiri where she revealed herself.
This temple will be the home of Adi Shakti — Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Mantra Devta and Koragajja where generations to come will experience her power, love, and miracles.
Our Humble Appeal
We, her humble devotees, request your support to help us build Maa Durga’s Temple a center of faith, healing, and hope. Your contribution will not just build a temple it will become a part of Dharma’s restoration and a living offering to Adi Shakti herself.