Chaitra Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals. During this time, Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms are worshiped. Along with this, it marks the beginning of the Hindu Lunar New Year and at this time Chaitra Navratri is celebrated with great devotion all over India. In such a situation, on the occasion of this Navratri, we are going to tell you about the ancient temples and Shaktipeeths of Mata. Where you can go and have darshan. Let us tell you, those who are in Madhya Pradesh can go to seek blessings of Mata on the special occasion of Navratri, because the temple is located here. Let us know about the temple, what is the belief.
If you are coming to Madhya Pradesh, then you can visit the famous temple of Maa Durga. Let us tell you, there are three Shaktipeeths in Madhya Pradesh, which are considered very sacred. Whose name is Harsiddhi Devi Shaktipeeth, Shona Narmada Shaktipeeth and Maihar Mata Mandir.
Know about Harsiddhi Devi Shaktipeeth
Harsiddhi Devi Shaktipeeth located in Ujjain, Madhya is very popular. It is said that this is where the elbow of Mata Sati fell. This Shaktipeeth is located on the western bank of Rudra Sagar lake. It is believed that Mata resides in Gujarat during the day and in Ujjain at night.
Shona Narmada Shaktipeeth is in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. It is said that the right buttock of Mata Sati had fallen here. The place where this Shaktipeeth is located is believed to be the origin of the Narmada river, due to which devotees worship the Goddess in the form of Narmada here. Shona Narmada Shaktipeeth is also known as ‘Shonakshi Shaktipeeth’. You will be mesmerized by seeing the golden crown and silver platform on the idol of Maa Narmada in the temple. One has to climb 100 stairs to reach here.
Maihar Mata Temple is situated on Trikut Hill in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. A large crowd of devotees gathers here during Navratri. According to beliefs, the place where the temple is located is where the necklace of Mata Sati fell. To reach this temple, devotees have to climb 1063 stairs. There is also a ropeway service for devotees to reach the temple.
Maa Pitambara Peeth is located in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh. Here Maa Baglamukhi is worshipped in the form of Pitambara. On the occasion of Navratri, special worship is organized here, in which devotees come from far and wide to participate. Let us tell you, Vankhandeshwar Mahadev temple of Mahabharata period and Dhumavati Mata temple are also located in this temple.
