At this time Navratri is going on all over the country, in such a situation people are reaching the temples of Mata Rani as much as possible. It is believed that every wish is fulfilled by visiting her during these holy days. Especially, the maximum crowd is being seen in many temples like Vaishno Devi Temple, Kamakhya Temple, but there is one more temple where most devotees reach to pay obeisance.
We are talking about Devi Bhandari Temple in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, which is known for its miraculous things. It is said that this temple not only helps the local people, but every wish made here is also fulfilled. Today in this article we are going to tell you the specialty of Bhandari Devi Temple and will also tell about some interesting facts related to the temple. (All Representative photo designed by: freepik.com)
Where is Bhandari Devi Temple
Before knowing the specialty of Bhandari Devi Temple, let us tell you that this temple is very sacred and famous, which is in Mirzapur city of Uttar Pradesh. Yes, we are talking about the same Mirzapur city, whose web series has come. Bhandari Devi Temple is about 62 km away from Mirzapur city. Apart from this, this temple is about 4 km north of Ahraura and about 44 km from Varanasi.
About Bhandari Devi Temple
There is no exact information about when and how the Bhandari Devi temple was built, but many people believe that it was built during the Ashoka period. It is said about the Bhandari Devi temple that inscriptions related to the Ashoka period have been found around this temple, on the basis of which the temple is said to be from the Ashoka period. The temple is on the top of the hill.
Beliefs about Bhandari Devi Temple
Bhandari Devi Temple is the center of faith for the people of Mirzapur. That is why there is always a crowd of devotees here. It is believed that this holy temple protects the city. There is another belief about Bhandari Devi Temple that it is an important place for food-grains. It is believed that the farmers around the temple offer the grains grown at the feet of the mother. This brings rain of wealth in their house.
You can also see the pond near the temple
There is a pond right in front of the Bhandari Devi temple. It is said about this pond that no matter how hot it is in the city, the water of this pond does not dry up. It is said that whoever takes a bath in this pond before visiting the temple, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Crowd of devotees in Navratri
During Navratri, devotees from everywhere come here to visit the Bhandari Devi temple. It is said that whoever worships in this temple on the eighth and ninth day, all his wishes are fulfilled. During Navratri, this temple is decorated with flowers.
How can you reach this temple
By Rail: Mirzapur Railway Station is the nearest railway station. You can reach Bhandari Devi Temple by hiring an auto or taxi from here. The distance of the temple from the railway station is about 15-20 km.
By Road: From Mirzapur city, you can reach the temple by bus, taxi or your own vehicle. For road, you can use NH-19 (Vijaypur-Mirzapur Highway). The distance from Mirzapur to Bhandari Devi Temple is about 20 km. On the way, you will have to travel through rural areas, but there is a direct road available to the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, which is about 60 km from Mirzapur. From here you can reach Mirzapur via taxi or cab and then go further to Bhandari Devi Temple.
