EXPLORE THE 9 GODDESS (DEVI) TEMPLE OF UTTRAKHAND: A SPRITUAL JOURNEY OF UTTRAKHAND (उत्तराखंड में 9 देवी यात्रा)
EXPLORE THE 9 GODDESS (DEVI) TEMPLE OF UTTRAKHAND: A SPRITUAL JOURNEY OF UTTRAKHAND (उत्तराखंड में 9 देवी यात्रा
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1. MAYA DEVI TEMPLE, HARIDWAR:
Maya DeviTemple is a Hindu goddess Temple dedicated to goddess of illusion in the holy
city of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state in India. It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess sati fell in the region where the temple stands today and
thus it is something referred to as a Shakti Peetha. Goddess Maya is the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar. She is a
three- headed and four- armed deity who is believed to be an existence of
Sakti. Haridwar was previously known as Mayapuri in reverence to this deity.
History: According to the Hindu mythology sati wife of
lord Shiva) set herself on fire to avenge the insulting demeanor of her father
towards her husband. When lord Shiva come to learn that sati killed herself to
keep his honor, he was filled with fury. An anger Shiva undertook a tour of the
whole universe carrying the dead body of sati. It was during this tour that
various body part of sati fell a different place. Hindus believe that it was at
the temple site of Maya devi where the navel and heart of sati fell down.
2. MANSA DEVI TEMPLE, HARIDWAR:
Mansa devi temple is a Hindu temple
dedicated to goddess Mansa devi in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The
temple is located on the top of the Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik hills. The
temple also known as Bilwa Tirth is one of the Panch Tirth within Haridwar.
The temple is known for being the holy abode of Mansa devi a form of shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the lord Shiva. Mansa is regarded as tha sister of the Naga Vasuki. She is also believed to be the daughter of Lord Shiva in his human incarnate. The term Mansa means wish and it is believed that the goddess fulfils all the wishes of a sincere devotee.
Mansa Devi
3. CHANDI DEVI TEMPLE, HARIDWAR:
This ancient shrine dedicated to
Goddess Chandi (a form of Goddess Durga) draws thousands of devotes every year,
seeking blessing and spiritual solace. Situated atop the Neel Parvat on the
eastern bank of Ganga the temple offers not only religious significance but
also breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Legend has it that temple is built on
the very spot where goddess Chandi vanquished the demons Shumbha and nishumbha,
symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
4. SURESHWARI DEWI TEMPLE, HARIDWR:
The Sureshwari devi temple stands as a unique and serene place of worship. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Haridwar, this temple is dedicated to sureshwari devi, a form of Goddess Durga. With its tranquil surrounding and deep spiritual importance, the sureshwari Devi temple has captured the heart of both devotes and tourist alike.
Sureshwari devi
Kunja puri devi temple is one of the 52 shakti Peethas scattered across
India, place believed to be sanctified by the divine energy of Goddess Durga.
According to Hindu Mythology, the temple marks the site where the Chest of Goddess sati fall when lord
Shiva carried her body in grief. This makes Kunja puri a significant pilgrimage
site for devotees seeking blessings and spiritual enlightenment. The temple is
dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is revered as a powerful Shakti shrine.
6. SURKANDA DEVI TEMPLE, THHRI GHARWAL:
Surkanda devi temple is located near Dhanaulti in the unnail village of
Tehri district of Uttarakhand. It is one of India’s 51 Shaktipeeth temples and
is of great religious importance. Surkanda devi temple is located an altitude
of about 1,0000 feet above sea level. The place is surround by dense and thick backwoods.
The trek started from Dhanaulti Surkanda devi Trek is an easy trek and can be
done by both beginners and experienced trekkers. While the spiritual importance
of the temple is undeniable, its natural beauty is equally enchanting. The
temple is perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic view of the surrounding
mountains, valleys, and dense forest. As par Mythology When lord Shiva was
passing over this place on his way back to Kailash carrying Sati body her dead head fell at the spot where the modern temple of Surkanda Devi stands and due
to which the temple’s got its name as sirkhanda which is now called Surkanda.
7. CHANDRABADNI DEVI TEMPLE, TEHRI:
According to legend this is the place where the toes of Goddess Sati, the wife of lord Shiva, fell when her body was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra to calm Shiva grief and rage after her self-immolation. As one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the temple is considered highly sacred and draws devotees seeking blessing and spiritual solace. It is believed that the Goddess resides in the form of a pindi (a stone representation of Shakti) in the sanctum sanctorum. The temple’s surrounding is said to bear the imprints of ancient tools and weapons used in sacred rituals, further adding to its mystique.
Chandrabdni devi
8. DHARI DEVI TEMPLE, SRINAGAR UTTRAKHAND:
A revered temple, it is dedicated
to Dhari Devi (a form of Goddess Kali), who is considered to be the guardian
deity of Uttarakhand and is worshipped as the protector of the Char Dhams.
According to mythology, a severe flood once washed away a temple and the idol
of Dhari Devi was trapped against a rock near the Dhari village the local
residents claim to have heard wails and a divine voice directed them to install
the idol there. Local lore also has it that the idol of the deity changes
appearance throughout the day. A girl child in the morning, a young woman in
the afternoon and an old woman I the evening.
The temple is located between
Srinagar and Rudraprayag on the banks of River Alaknanda and can be reach by a
one-km cement pathway.
Dhari Devi
9. CHAMRARA DEVI TEMPLE, TERHI GHARWAL:
Chamara Devi Temple, also Known as Charan Devi, is a revered Hindu shrine located in Chamrara village, Devprayag tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. According to mythology, it is believed that sati’s right foot fell at the site of the Chamrara devi temple, giving it the name “Charan Devi”.
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