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in hinduism, goddess padmakshi renuka also worshipped as jagdamba in different parts of india is mother goddess and swayambhu i.e. self evolved == padmakshi renuka Aai Mandir == The padmakshi renuka Aai Mandir is a Hindu temple located in the alibag kokan near mumbai in Maharashtra, India. Here, the worship of the goddess padmakshi is carried on right next to the small lake, once a center of water. The temple is a prime spot of worship for the Tribal Coastal Koli People. But along with the Koli (fisherman) folk, Aai padmakshi renuka is worshipped by many communities ,caste as their presiding family deity, Kuldaivat. This temple-complex originally face towards north. agni-mandapa are situated in front of these shrines jogeshwari at top of her. The devotees throng the temple on all occasions of Navaratri and vaishakha shudh pornima to worship and celebrate. It is believed that the Goddess has magical powers.