Raipur, 30 March 2025 – Chaitra Navratri, the festival of Shakti worship, has started from today and like the whole country, Chhattisgarh has also colored in the color of devotion and faith. The special thing is that due to decay of one date this year, this festival will be celebrated for 8 days instead of 9. In Navratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are duly worshiped and it is believed that every wish is fulfilled by fasting and worshiping.
Long queues of devotees were seen in the major Devi temples of Chhattisgarh since this morning. The atmosphere has resonated with devotional atmosphere, the sound of hour-gardeom, and mother’s shouts everywhere. Let’s know how Chaitra Navratri is feeling in the famous temples of the state.
Maa Bamleshwari Temple, Dongargarh – The main pilgrimage of Shraddha
The temple of Maa Bamleshwari Devi located in Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district is a historic pilgrimage site. This temple built on the top of the hill becomes the center of special attraction in Navratri. Devotees are reaching the mother’s darshan since morning. Jyoti Kalash is burnt in the temple for nine days and a fair -like atmosphere is created. It is believed that mother Bamleshwari fulfills the wishes of every devotee who comes here with true heart. Devotees from abroad also come to visit the mother’s court on completion of the wish.
Maa Danteshwari Temple, Dantewada – Pride of Shaktipeeth
The temple of Maa Danteshwari located in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh is considered one of the 52 Shakti Peethas in the country. This temple, built by the kings of the Chalukya dynasty, is a symbol of Hindu faith. It is said that when the teeth of Goddess Sati fell at this place in Satyuga, then this place became Shaktipeeth. On the occasion of Navratri, there is a tradition of lighting a lamp here and it is believed that the mother herself fulfills the wishes of every devotee. Danteshwari Devi is also Kuldevi of Bastar.
Mahamaya Temple, Ratanpur – Miracle Dham
The Mahamaya temple located in Ratanpur in Bilaspur district is also a major center of worshiping Shakti. This temple is also included in 52 Shaktipeeths. Rich in amazing architecture and spiritual energy, this place is the center of attraction for devotees. Devotees perform special worship and havan here during Navratri. People believe that every wish sought here is fulfilled.
Ganga Maiya Temple, Jhalmala (Bhilai) – Simple expression of reverence
The Ganga Maiya Temple located in Jhalmala near Bhilai is famous for its simplicity and faith. It is said that a fisherman established this temple and since then this place has become a symbol of reverence. During Navratri, a huge crowd of devotees throngs the temple. Not only from the surrounding districts but from far away people come here to see Ganga Maiya.
Devotees also in the major Devi temples of Raipur
In the capital Raipur, there has been a crowd of devotees in the temples since the first day of Navratri. Devotees are flocking to the devotees at Mahamaya Temple, Banjari Temple at Rawabantha, and Kali Mata Temple in Akashvani Chowk. Amidst the temples adorned with flowers, drums and devotional music, there is a deep reverence for the mother in the eyes of devotees.
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