“Ekvira Mata” is the mother of immortal sage “Parushurama” (Sixth Avatar of Vishnu). Ekvira Mata is worshipped by Community people of CKP( Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu), Aagri-Koli, Daivadnya Brahmins as their family-deity ( Kuldaivat) . The goddess is the avatar of “Renuka Devi”.

Ekvira Mata Mandir is located near Karla Caves near Lonavala in Maharashtra. It is said that the temple was built by “Pandavas” during their forest exile (aranyavasam). The temple was built during 2^nd century BC to 2^nd century AD. The devotees of Ekvira Mata regularly visit the temple every Navratri and Chaitri Navratra for worshipping and celebrating.