Maa Ratneshwari Temple
| Maa Ratneshwari Mandir | |
|---|---|
माँ रत्नेश्वरी मंदिर | |
Top View of Maa Ratneshwari Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Darbhanga |
| Deity | Durga (Maa Ratneshwari Devi) |
| Festivals | Navaratri, Durga Puja |
| Governing body | Maa Ratneshwari Pooja Samiti |
| Location | |
| Location | Ratanpur Abhiman |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
Location of Maa Ratneshwari Mandir in Bihar | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°17′32″N 85°44′29″E / 26.292112°N 85.7414439°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Hindu Temple |
| Completed | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | East |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft)Approximate elevation |
| Website | |
| "www.jaymaaratneshwari.com". | |
| Shakta pitha Maa Durga Vaishnavi | |
Maa Ratneshwari Temple, also known as Maa Ratneshwari Mandir or locally called Durga Asthan, is a Hindu temple located in the eastern part of Ratanpur Abhiman, in Darbhanga, Bihar. The temple is dedicated to Maa Durga in her Lakshmi Swarupa form and has been a site of religious significance for centuries.
History
It was established by Baba Bam Bholi Das, following its original foundation by Ratna Sen, a devoted follower of the Durga, during the rule of the Sena Dynasty in Bengal. Ratna Sen, the great-grandson of Keshava Sena, the last ruler of the Sena Dynasty, migrated to Mithilanchal and established a fort near an existing Durga temple. The temple is considered a prominent pilgrimage destination, particularly for devotees from the Mithilanchal region and Nepal.[1]
Significance and Features
The temple is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, and its worship practices are centered around a sacred Pindi rather than an idol. It does not practice animal sacrifice, which aligns with its tranquil nature. The temple attracts a large number of devotees, especially during the Shardiya Navaratri and Navaratri festivals.[2]
Gallery
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Maa Ratneshwari Temple Intrance
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Top View of Maa Ratneshwari Temple
References
- ^ "सेन वंश ने बनवाया था मां रत्नेश्वरी मंदिर मंदिर:75 फीट ऊंचे टीले पर बना मां मंदिर, मनोकामना पूर्ण होने की है मान्यता" [Maa Ratneshwari Temple was built by the Sen dynasty: Maa temple built on a 75 feet high mound, it is believed that wishes are fulfilled] (in Hindi).
- ^ "जाले में वैष्णवी शक्तिपीठ है माता रत्नेश्वरी स्थान" [Mata Ratneshwari place is a Vaishnavi Shakti Peeth in Jaale] (in Hindi).