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| Kisan Devta Temple | |
|---|---|
किसान देवता मंदिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pratapgarh |
| Deity | Farmer (Kisan Devta), Kisan Devi |
| Location | |
| Location | Sarai Mahesh, Patti |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | North Indian temple architecture |
| Creator | Shailendra Yogiraj Sarkar |
| Date established | c. 2015–2018 |
Kisan Devta Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Sarai Mahesh in Patti tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is described as the world’s first temple dedicated to farmers, where a farmer is worshipped as a divine figure.[1]The temple was established to acknowledge the role of farmers to society and to elevate agriculture as a sacred and respected profession.[2][3]
History
[edit]The idea of the temple was conceptualized by spiritual leader Shailendra Yogiraj Sarkar. Construction began around 2015 and was completed by 2018. The temple promotes reverence for farmers through rituals, hymns, and devotional songs, including the Kisan Chalisa (a hymn in praise of farmers), composed by the founder himself.[4][5][6]
Deities and Iconography
[edit]The temple features a 6-foot stone idol of a male farmer holding a plough, symbolising the labour and sacrifice of the agricultural community. Alongside him is the idol of Kisan Devi, the Goddess of Farmers, who is depicted in a saree patterned with the Indian tricolour. Together, they represent both masculine and feminine aspects of agricultural life.[7]
Rituals and Activities
[edit]Daily rituals include the chanting of the Kisan Chalisa and traditional Hindu aartis. Weekly bhandaras (community meals) are organized every Monday and Wednesday, attracting local devotees. Farmers visit to pray for good harvests, protection from natural disasters, and blessings for their families.[8][9]
Community Role
[edit]Apart from its religious significance, the temple serves a social function. It houses a charitable medical clinic for villagers and serves as a community centre for meetings, agricultural workshops, and cultural events. It is not affiliated with any particular caste or sect, and open to all.[10][11]
Recognition
[edit]The temple has received media coverage for its unusual theme during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a replica of the Kisan Devta Temple was established at a dedicated pavilion to spread awareness about farmer rights and spirituality in agriculture.[12][13][14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "प्रतापगढ़: यहां होती है किसानों की पूजा, बना है दुनिया का पहला किसान मंदिर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-east-up/20201209/281578063242795. Retrieved 2025-08-05 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "At this Kisan Temple in Pratapgarh dist, farmers sow devotion and reap blessings". The Times of India. 2019-10-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "प्रतापगढ़: यहां होती है किसानों की पूजा, बना है दुनिया का पहला किसान मंदिर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "प्रतापगढ़ में आस्थावान किसान देवता मंदिर! | Hindi News Portal | Hindi News | Online Hindi News | swatantraawaz". www.swatantraawaz.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "इस मंदिर में पूजे जाते हैं किसान देवता -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "At this Kisan Temple in Pratapgarh dist, farmers sow devotion and reap blessings". The Times of India. 2019-10-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "प्रतापगढ़: यहां होती है किसानों की पूजा, बना है दुनिया का पहला किसान मंदिर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "प्रतापगढ़ में आस्थावान किसान देवता मंदिर! | Hindi News Portal | Hindi News | Online Hindi News | swatantraawaz". www.swatantraawaz.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "प्रतापगढ़ में आस्थावान किसान देवता मंदिर! | Hindi News Portal | Hindi News | Online Hindi News | swatantraawaz". www.swatantraawaz.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "इस मंदिर में पूजे जाते हैं किसान देवता -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "महाकुंभ 2025 में किसानों को मिला देवता का दर्जा, पहला "किसान देवता" मंदिर". Asianet News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ कुमार, अजय (2025-02-06). "महाकुंभ में किसान देवी-देवता मंदिर का VIDEO: किसान देवता के हाथ में हल और किसान देवी के हाथ में हंसिया". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ मोईन, मोहम्मद (2025-01-31). "महाकुंभ: किसान देवता के मंदिर में पहुंचे रहे हजारों श्रद्धालु, श्रद्धा और आस्था का बना केंद्र". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "At this Kisan Temple in Pratapgarh, farmers sow devotion and reap blessings". The Times of India. 19 October 2019.
- ^ "विश्व का पहला किसान देवता मंदिर". News18 Hindi. 2018.
- ^ "Farmer-God Temple established at Kumbh 2019". Dainik Bhaskar. January 2019.
- ^ "Kisan Devta Temple – A caste-free religious space". Swatantra Awaz. 2022.
- ^ "World's first farmer god temple built in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh". Khabargaon. 2025.
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