Kavdi Maal of Tuljapur

Kavdi Maal of Tuljapur is a sacred necklace made from cowrie shells, considered auspicious in Hindu rituals and believed to represent Goddess Lakshmi. Traditionally, priesthood malas consist of sixty-four kavadas symbolizing sixty-four classical arts. Worn during worship of Tulja Bhavani, these malas hold deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance across Maharashtra.