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Comment: Thanks for starting this draft. The reliability of some of the sources used here is unclear. In the meantime, may I recommend that you include some of the Durga temples in the article List of Hindu temples in India? Wikishovel (talk) 12:48, 27 September 2025 (UTC)
Durga is one of the most revered goddesses in Hinduism, worshipped as the embodiment of divine feminine power (Shakti). Across India, there are several temples dedicated to Goddess Durga that attract millions of devotees every year, especially during festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja. These temples are also important centres of art, architecture, and cultural heritage.
Notable Durga temples
[edit]- Kamakhya Temple: located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is considered a highly important centre of Shakti worship and is especially known for the annual Ambubachi Mela.[1]
- Vaishno Devi Temple: the Vaishno Devi Temple, situated in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India. Devotees undertake a trek of around 12 km to reach the holy cave where the goddess is worshipped in the form of three pindis (rock formations).[2]
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple: the Dakshineswar Kali Temple near Kolkata, West Bengal, was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, an aspect of Durga, the temple is historically associated with the saint Ramakrishna Paramhansa.[3]
- Mansa Devi Temple: located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, the Mansa Devi Temple is a Siddh Peetha dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, believed to fulfill the wishes of devotees. The temple can be reached via a ropeway or a steep trek from the city.[4]
- Jwala Ji Temple: the Jwala Ji Temple in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, is famous for its eternal flame that is believed to represent the presence of Goddess Durga. It is also considered one of the Shakti Peethas.[5]
- Naina Devi Temple, Nainital: the Naina Devi Temple is located near Nainital, Uttarakhand, and is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. According to mythology, the eyes of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen here, making it a highly sacred site.[6]
- Durga Mandir, Varanasi: the Durga Mandir, situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was built in the 18th century. The temple is painted red and dedicated to Goddess Durga, attracting large numbers of pilgrims, especially during Navratri.[7]
- Sri Sangi Kalika Mandir, Karnataka: the Sri Sangi Kalika Mandir in Karnataka is an important centre of Durga worship in southern India. The temple is revered for its rituals and annual festivals dedicated to the goddess.
- Vindhyachal Temple, Uttar Pradesh: the Vindhyachal Temple, located near Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini, a form of Durga. It is one of the major Shakti Peethas and is especially important during Navratri festivals.
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra: the Mahalakshmi Temple, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India. It is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, considered an incarnation of Durga, and is part of the three-and-a-half Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra.
Significance
[edit]These temples are not only important religious centres but also showcase the diversity of Indian temple architecture, ranging from the Nagara style, Dravidian style, to unique regional variations. Pilgrimages to Durga temples form a vital part of Hindu religious practices, especially during Navratri.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kamakhya Temple". India 24Hrs. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Vaishno Devi Temple". Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Dakshineswar Kali Temple". India 24Hrs. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar". Incredible India. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Jwala Ji Temple Himachal Pradesh". Incredible India. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Naina Devi Temple Nainital". India 24Hrs. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Durga Mandir Varanasi". aaj tak. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
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