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Aranya Devi Temple
- Arrah,Bihar
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The Aranya Devi temple is located in Bidar district in Bihar. The Goddess of Sakama - Bhakti is Aranya Devi. This temple is built on modern lines. It is believed that both Goddesses are so powerful that they can fulfil the wishes of the devotees. This temple is adorned with mosaic and marble work. The Aranya Devi temple faces the east and has a round dome. At the entrance of the temple is the courtyard and two verandas are located at the north and west side of the temple. The west veranda has three bells. The west portico also has a charity box, a Shiva Linga and a well.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe
Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.