Mata Vishahari Mandir is a sacred shrine dedicated to Goddess Vishahari, worshipped as the divine protector against snake venom and serpent-related dangers. Situated in Nagrah village in the ancient Anga region of Bihar, the temple is an important centre of local devotion. The Goddess is associated with the celebrated Bihula–Vishahari legend, one of the most…
Shri Japeshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine situated at Jubutia village near Kirnahar in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The temple is associated with the ancient Gauda kingdom and is revered by devotees for its traditional belief in Lord Shiva’s power to relieve suffering and bless those who worship him with devotion. According…
Taayi Bhuvaneshwari Temple is a sacred and historic shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari Devi, revered as Kannada Maate, the Divine Mother of Karnataka. Situated on the beautiful Bhuvanagiri hill near Siddapur in Uttara Kannada district, the temple is surrounded by lush greenery and the peaceful natural beauty of the Western Ghats. Devotees climb approximately 350…
Shri Kshetra Nastanpur Shani Maharaj Temple is an ancient and sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shanidev, situated about 18 km from Nandgaon in Maharashtra. The temple is traditionally regarded as a Swayambhu Shani Kshetra and is an important centre of Lord Shanidev worship in Maharashtra. According to local belief, Lord Rama himself established the Shani…
Shri Mohata Devi Temple, situated on Mohatagad hill near Mohate village, about 9 km east of Pathardi town, is a prominent Devi pilgrimage centre in Maharashtra. The presiding deity is Shri Jagdamba Mohata Devi, revered by devotees as a manifestation of Renuka Mata of Mahurgad. The temple is regarded as a sacred place where devotees…
Shubh Navaratri Day – 8 ॥ Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah ॥ ॥ श्वेते वृषे समारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः। महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा॥ Mahagauri is the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri, known as Maha Ashtami. She represents purity, serenity, compassion and spiritual renewal. In the sacred city of Varanasi,…
Shubh Navaratri Day – 7 ॥ Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah ॥ ॥ Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharasthita। Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta Sharirini॥ Vamapadollasalloha Latakantakabhushana। Vardhana Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kalaratrirbhayankari ॥ Goddess Kalratri is the seventh form of Goddess Durga, worshipped on the seventh day of Sharadiya Navaratri. Her complexion is described as dark as the night, with dishevelled…
Shubh Navaratri Day-6 ॥ Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah ॥ ॥ Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana। Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini ॥ The sixth day of Shardiya Navaratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, the sixth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She represents courage, divine power, and the destruction of evil. Devotees worship her for protection from fear, removal of obstacles…
Shubh Navaratri Day 5 ॥ Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah ॥ ॥ Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya। Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini ॥ Skanda Mata Temple is located in Jaitpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This sacred shrine is associated with the worship of Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, and holds special significance during Navaratri. Devotees…
