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Sheetla Devi Temple
- Kara,Uttar Pradesh
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Sheetla Devi, a holy temple, is situated along the banks of River Ganges. Regarded as one of the major shaktipeeths amongst all 51 shakipeeths dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the temple is visited by a large number of devotees every year. In addition, it is believed that this temple is in existence from 1000 AD. Inside the temple, the idol of Sheetla Devi is established sitting on gardhabha. Moreover, Kara where the temple is located has been an important township during the medieval period for the kings of the northern India. Tourists visiting Kara can also see the reminiscent of the fort of King Jaichand, who was the last Hindu king of Kannauj.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe
Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.