“To auspiciousness of all auspiciousness, To the Good, to the accomplisher of all objectives, To the Source of Refuge, to the mother of the three worlds, To the Goddess who is Rays of light and who is Exposer of consciousness, we bow to you again and again, we worship you.”
These beautiful lines are dedicated to the sources of all energies and powers, Goddess Durga, the principal form of Mother Goddess who is considered as the root cause of creation, sustenance and annihilation.
Famous Duraga Temples in India
Epitome of womanhood, Durga is considered as the pure form of “Shakti”. Thus has become an integral part of Hinduism and is worshipped in different part of the country. Right starts from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there are numerous of temples dedicated to Goddess Durga and today we are going to discuss about the most famous Durga temples in India which you can visit during your India tours.
1. Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu Kashmir
The list of Indian temples is absolutely incomplete without including the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu Kashmir. This famous temple is filled with thousands of travellers round the year. The temple is situated at an elevation of 5300 ft on Trikuta hills. The temple plays an important role in North India tours.
- Architecture – The temple has three pindis each refers to individual power of Goddess Laxmi, Sarawati and Kali. One has to go through a long narrow tunnel to reach the sanctum.
- Best Time To Visit – As the temple is situated in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir which is the coldest area, it is suggested to travellers to visit the temple during the months between August to October.
Tip – Avoid visiting this temple during Navratri Festival. The place is fully crowded during this time which might create chaos.
2. Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand
Famous as a Goddess, who is fulfills every wish of her devotee, Mansa Devi is considered as the most generous Goddess among all. The temple dedicated to Mansa Devi is located on Shivalik Hills at Haridwar. Mansa means wish and Goddess fulfills the wishes of a sincere devotee. People who want their wishes to be fulfilled visit this temple and tie a threat to the branches of the tree and when their wish gets fulfilled they return and untie the thread.
- Architecture – The complex of the temple is compact with 41 rooms along with the yagnashala. The temple is also having the temple of Shri Lamboria Mahadevji temple, Shri Lamboria Balaji Temple and a Singhdwar.
- Tips – The travellers are advised to visit this temple after June, the temple remains less crowded during this time. With that one can take a visit to Chandi Devi Temple by cable car or bus from Mansa Mata Temple.
3. Chamunda Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh
The temple of Chamunda Devi holds a prominent place in North India tour packages. The temple is located on the banks of River Baner and is listed among the best Durga temples in India. The deity in the temple is standing in the wrathful form. It is the form in which Devi killed two demons named Chanda and Munda.
- Major Highlights – The temple in the deity is furious covered in red cloths. The idols of Lord Hanuman and Demon God Bhairo Nath are on the either side of the Goddess. Lord Shiva in the temple is present in furious form of destruction.
- Tourist Attractions – People can purchase numerous of handicraft items here such as wood carvings, wooden toys, black pottery and honey which are just to name a few.
