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Chamunda Devi Temple
- Rudraprayag,Uttarakhand
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Overview
This temple of Goddess Chamunda Devi is located at the convergence of the Alaknanda River. The goddess is worshipped as the consort of Rudra, the Shiva Avatar in the temple.
Chamunda Devi and Jagdamba Temples are of immense religious importance, as is the Rudranath Temple, which is the site where Narad Muni sat in meditation, seeking the help of Shiva in mastering music. A small distance north of Rudraprayag is the Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple, which honours the wise sage Agastya, and features stone carved images of several gods.
Accessibility
Airport
The Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is the nearest air base located at a distance of 183 km from the Rudraprayag town. It is well connected with all the major cities in India.
Railways
The Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Rudraprayag. It is a small railway station with few trains.
Road
Tourists can reach Rudraprayag by bus. This place is located on the National Highway-58, which connects Delhi to Badrinath. All buses travelling from Delhi to Badrinath pass through Rudraprayag on the way to Joshimath, during summers. Regular buses are also available from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Trouble-free marital life
- Removal of physical ailments
- Cure from mental Problems
- Freedom from economic Problems
- Fearless disposition
Shlokas
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning -Goddess Durga is omnipresent and a personification of the universal mother, who is omnipresent and who embodies power and energy. Oh great mother, who also embodies peace, I bow to you, mother, I bow to Durga and I bow to Shakti.
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.