- Kali
Bhadrakali Temple
- Hazaribagh,Jharkhand
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Hazaribagh is among the popular tourist spots of Jharkhand. Here one gets a combined package of natures" beauty with a rich historical background too. Because of this amiability, Hazaribagh has been attracting tourists and naturalists from many years and from all the places. There are plenty of places to visit in Hazaribagh and the list contains several names. One of the important places of interest at Hazaribagh district is Bhadrakali Temple. It is an ancient temple, which was founded almost four hundred years back. This temple is lies at Itkhori lying about 60 kms from district headquarters. Nowadays it is part of district of Chatra. Itkhori lies on the conflux of rivers namely Mahane and Vaksha.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection from evil
- Salvation
- Destruction of ego
- Liberation
Shlokas
Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te
Meaning -We salute the Devi Kali, who is always victorious and always auspicious, we offer salutations to Bhadrakali Devi who wears a skull garland, we salute Shiva's consort and the embodiment of self-control and supports all beings, Devi Durga, who is Swaha as well as Swadha. We offer our salutations to you.
Om Maha Kalyai Ca Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Ca Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat
Meaning -Om the great Goddess Kali who stays in the ocean of life and burial grounds, we focus our energies on you, may you grant us our wishes and bless us
Kaalika Kalahey Gorey Paathuthvaam Parameshwari Mandapey Thathra Mathangi Thatha Sowmya Swayamwarey
Meaning -Let the ever charming, mother of the universe, protect us and stay in this mandap and bestow her blessing on us as mother Mathangi.
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah
Meaning -Oh Goddess Katyayani, the great vigour of the Lord, the owner of great magical power and the mighty one who controls all, please make the son of Nanda Maharaj my husband. I offer my salutations to you.