Dadh Devi temple is an ancient Temple situated at a distance of 20 Km from Kota City at Ummed Ganj in the state of Rajasthan. A form of Goddess Durga
the temple was built in the 10th century by the Tanwar Rajputs of Kaithun, who established it as the temple of their family goddess.
Dadh Devi is the goddess of Kota’s royal family. Some devotees believe she is Rakta Dantika Devi (the goddess with blood-red teeth) who finds a mention in the Shakta and Tantric scriptures like Shri Devi Mahatmayam. The idol of Dadh Devi Mata is seated on a lion with ten arms.
At Dadh Devi Temple, the goddess’s idol is beautifully adorned. She is dressed in a red veil with bangles and garlands, which captivates everyone and fills them with devotion.
The Dadh Devi Temple is built on a square platform, with 12 pillars supporting the roof. Each pillar is adorned with lion carvings and floral patterns. The temple’s dome is round and topped with a lotus flower. In front of the temple, there is a sacred water pond filled with water that comes from beneath the inner sanctum. The square-shaped sanctum contains a stone idol of a ten-armed, three-eyed goddess seated on a lion, with each hand holding a weapon. The temple complex also includes a Shiva temple, a Kal Bhairav temple, a fire pit for offerings, and a garden.
The history of Dadh Devi Temple is believed to date back to the 10th century. According to legend, once, King Ummed Singh of Kota experienced severe tooth pain. Despite seeking treatment from various doctors, the pain did not subside. He then performed a special worship of Goddess Durga at this temple, after which his tooth pain diminished.
It is said that King Ummed Singh made several attempts to move the temple’s idol to a new location, but none succeeded, as the idol would not budge. Taking this as the goddess’s divine will, he decided to enhance the temple’s grandeur and began worshiping her there, which continues to this day.
Every year, during both Navratris, a grand fair is held here, attracting large crowds of devotees. In addition to Goddess Durga, the temple also houses shrines for Lord Mahakal and Kal Bhairav, where devotees organize family ceremonies. Newborns are brought here to receive blessings from the goddess.
