The temple of Firaṅgāī Devī in the centre of Kurkumbh village serves as a secondary site of worship, constructed after the original hilltop temple, post-1729 CE. Having said that, it is still one of the most visited temples in the area and is well maintained. Its grand Marāṭha era sculptures and architecture are beautiful, though the entire temple is getting renovated. The entire temple complex is secured within a fencing wall and features grand entrances on all four sides. Upon entering through on the side doorway, a maṇḍapa featuring stone pillars greets the visitor. The exact function of this maṇḍapa remains unspecified. Adjacent to it are a dīpamāḷa and a group of five small stone elephants.

A maṇḍapa with stone pillars.

Large Gateways: The most striking part of this temple is a magnificent and well-carved two-storied mahādvāra structure (large gateways), which is the main enterance to the temple. This mahādvāra has two carved ovarīs (platformed apartments) on either side. There is a Gaṇeśa sculpture on the lalāṭa of the mahādvāra. Apart from this, various decorative sculptures like flowers, creepers, wrestling and war scenes, two gatekeepers, a sculpture of Arjuna targeting a fish, an elephant etc. are carved. There is a structure with some pillars in the left corner of this door. A Nandī and śivaliṅga are installed in it.

A magnificent gate of the temple.

A sculpture of Venugopala.

Architecture: Upon entering through the mahādvāra, one encounters a spacious mukhamaṇḍapa that measures 622 cm in length and 915 cm in width. The ceiling of this maṇḍapa is adorned with sculptures of Hanumāna, Garuḍa, wrestling scenes, among others. A homakuṇḍa is also present within the maṇḍapa. The pillars here are not only visually appealing but also intricately carved.

From the mukhamaṇḍapa, one can proceed to the sabhāmaṇḍapa, which is 295 cm long and 500 cm wide. Following this, there is an antarāḷa that measures 89 cm in length and 500 cm in width. A new image of the goddess has been installed in the garbhagṛha. Entry to the garbhagṛha is restricted, so its internal dimensions could not be recorded. However, its external length and width are 296 cm and 566 cm, respectively.

The śikhara atop the garbhagṛha has been recently restored. Carvings of Viṣṇu’s incarnations and other sculptures are also featured. Multiple dīpamāḷas stand within the temple premises. Ovarīs are present on all sides of the temple. Separately, a small Mahādeva temple is located to the left of the temple's western gate. To enter this smaller temple, one must descend a few steps.

A wrestling scene.

Śikhara on the garbhagṛha.

Concluding Remarks: The shrine of Firaṅgāī Devi in Kurkumbh gained significance in the 18th century CE and continues to attract a large number of devotees today. Daily rituals include jogavā magaṇe (asking for sustenance) and paraḍī bharaṇe (offerings). The concept of asking for sustenance, or Jogava, is prevalent in the worship of various goddesses like Amba, Bhavānī, and Renukā. Devotees seek blessings and boons from the goddess by practicing these rituals. The temple witnesses particularly high footfall during Navarātrī. While the temple is generally well-maintained by the villagers, recent renovations were carried out at a considerable cost. Despite these efforts, the preservation of the original structure and any ancient remains have not been prioritized