• Durga

Allhapadma Thakurani Temple

The Allhapadma Thakurani Temple dedicated to the Goddess Allhapadma Thakurani (Durga), is located Pathuria Sahi village, Puri District, Orissa.

Built in the 13th century AD, local legends state that the original deity is worshipped in the nearby palace and then shifted to its current location. The Temple Has A Rekha Vimana And Pidha Jagamohana said to be of the Impoverished Kalingan Order.

This East facing temple, is covered in Lime Plaster on the exterior, so it’s carvings are not to evident at first sight. Parsvadevata niches are surmounted by urdhagarvika in khakhara mundi designs. At the base of the gandi, there is a miniature rekha angasikhara in the western wall surmounted by an udyota- simha standing over a human head. In the beki, dopichha simhas are situated above the kanika pagas and deula charini above the raha of four sides. In the kanika paga diminutives female figures are noticed.

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.

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