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Durga Mandir
- Dhamtari,Chhattisgarh
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Overview
Durga Mandir in Dhamtari city is another temple than the Bilai Mata sanctuary which is devoted to Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is held in high regard by the devotees here. Amid Durgashtami the sanctuary wears a festive look.
How to Reach Dhamtari
Airport
Raipur Airport aka Mana Airport (70 km) is the nearest airport to reach Dhamtari. Raipur is connected by air to major cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Bhopal and Ahmedabad.
Railways
Dhamtari Railway Station is a narrow gauge line with only a selected number of trains halting here. Raipur Railway Station at 70 km is the nearest junction that is well connected to major towns like Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Nagpur, etc. Metered taxis, buses and autos are available for rent from the station to reach any part of the city.
Road
Dhamtari has its own bus stand situated in the heart of the city. Regular bus services from CSRTC are available to surrounding cities such as Kavardha, Kanker, Raipur and Bilaspur. Of late, inter- state services too are available that are operating to other states such as Orissa and Maharashtra.
Temple Address
Durga Mandir,
Maitri Vihar Colony,
Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh,
India, Pincode – 493773.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.