Here is the 10 Famous Temples of Durga in India
Naina Devi Temple, Nainital
The temple of Naina Devi is situated on the northern bank of Naini Lake in Nainital. Once the Maa Mandir was destroyed by a landslide in 1880. Later it was rebuilt. The Shakti form of Sati is worshiped here. There are two eyes in the temple which represent Naina Devi.
Jwala Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
The temple of Jwala Devi is situated amidst the Kalidhar hills in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The pilgrimage site of Maa Jwala Devi is considered to be one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of the Goddess. Shaktipeeth is said to be the place where the body parts of Mother Sati fell after being cut from the Chakra of Lord Vishnu. The temple of Jwala Devi was built there. According to the scriptures, Sati’s tongue had fallen in Jwala Devi.
Kamakhya Shaktipeeth Guwahati, Assam
This temple is 8 km to the west of Assam. It is far away on Nilanchal mountain. Kamakhya Shaktipeeth is considered the best among all the Shaktipeeths of Mata. It is said that the Guhva (vaginal part) of Mata Sati had fallen here. Kamakhya Mahapeeth originated from there. Due to the vaginal part of the goddess being present here, Mata menstruates here.
Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan
Karni Mata Temple is a famous temple in our country. Where we feel like visiting again and again. This temple is located in the limits of village Deshnok on Jodhpur Road, about 30 kilometers from Bikaner, Rajasthan. The famous temple of Maa Karni Devi is a Tirath Dham. But people of the country and the world also know it by the name of Rat Temple. There are lots of rats here.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata
Maa Dakshineshwar Kali Temple of Kolkata is considered to be one of the most famous temples here. Its construction started in 1847. It is said that Queen Rasmani of Jaan Bazaar had a dream, according to which Mother Kali instructed her to build the temple. After this, the idol of the mother was installed with reverence in the grand temple. The construction of the temple was completed in 1855. This temple is situated in an area of 25 acres.
Ambaji Temple, Gujarat
Ambaji Temple is situated on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. It is said that this temple is about twelve hundred years old. The restoration work of this temple started in 1975 and is continuing since then. Made of white marble, this temple is very grand. The peak of this temple is one hundred and three feet high. There are 358 gold urns decorated on the peak. This temple, one of the Shaktipeeths of Maa Amba-Bhavani, has immense devotion among the devotees of Maa. There is no idol of Mother Goddess installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. A Shree-Yantra of Mother Goddess is installed in the temple. This Shri-Yantra is decorated in such a way that the viewer feels as if Maa Ambe is physically present here. The entire atmosphere here remains powerful during Navratri.
Durga Temple, Varanasi
Durga temple is located in Ramnagar, Varanasi. It is said that this temple was built by a Bengali queen in the 18th century. This temple is built in the Nagara style of North Indian style of Indian architecture. There is a square shaped pond in the Durga temple which is known as Durga Kund. Its building is painted red which also contains ocher extract. The clothes of the goddess in the temple are also ochre-coloured. According to a belief, the idol installed in this temple was not made by humans but this idol had appeared on its own, which had come to protect the people from evil forces. During Navratri and other festivals, thousands of devotees come to this temple with devotion and express their devotion and reverence to the mother.
Shri Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur
This temple is one of the various Shakti Peethas. Shri Mahalakshmi Temple is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Whoever brings his wish here, his wish is fulfilled with the blessings of the mother. Being the wife of Lord Vishnu, this temple was named Mata Mahalakshmi.
Srisangi Kalika Temple, Karnataka
Srisangi Kalika Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. This temple is located in Belgaum, Karnataka. Srisangi Kalika Temple is the most famous temple of Karnataka. Here there is a tradition of worshiping the black form of Goddess Durga. During Navratri, devotees come to the temple with their wishes.
Danteshwari Temple, Chhattisgarh
This temple is located in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Dantewada Temple is a famous temple. Danteshwari temple is famous for its beautiful valleys. This is a very old temple. It is believed that Sati’s tooth had fallen here, due to which the place was named Danteshwari.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Which are the Famous Temples of Durga in India?
Naina Devi Temple, Nainital, Danteshwari Temple, Chhattisgarh, Srisangi Kalika Temple, Karnataka, Shri Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur, Durga Temple, Varanasi, Ambaji Temple, Gujarat, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan,Kamakhya Shaktipeeth Guwahati, Assam are the 10 Famous Temples of Durga in India.
Where is the Naina Devi Temple?
Naina Devi Temple is in Nainital.
Where is The temple of Jwala Devi is situated?
The temple of Jwala Devi is situated amidst the Kalidhar hills in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
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