Shiv Samarth Mandir In Dervan

Shiv Samarth Mandir- This temple cum memorial building was inaugurated on the year 1981. It was built in honor of Shree Samartha Ramdas and the famous King Chatrapati Shivaji. Here, a life size idol of King Shivaji is at display where he rides his horse. Along with him there are several other life sized statues of various other important personalities of local importance.

For instance, there are statues of Sant Ramdas, Sant Namdev and Sant Tukaram. All these personalities have found their respective places in the history of Maharashtra and are highly revered by the people of this region. Apart from these, there are statues of soldiers and chivalrous men of local prominence who have protected this land from the attacks of the enemies and are highly celebrated.

As Chatrapati Shivaji is highly revered and respected here, there are several descriptions of his life events here in this memorial building. The walls of the main hall bear up on them these events vividly described through pictures. There are many scenes from his life which finds mention here. There is a scene where as a child he is taking an oath with his companions at Rohideshwar. In another he is praying to the Goddess Jagdamba for her blessings. His revengeful execution of Afzal Khan has also been depicted here amongst many other such endeavors of his.