- Kali
Maa Kali Temple
- Karnibagh,Jharkhand
- View on map
- Tell us about this temple
Overview
Maa Kali Temple is located in the Karnibagh locality of the town Deoghar. Karnibagh is also popularly called as Maa Kali Nagar which is named after the main deity of this temple. The temple is a famous Shaktipeeth where Goddess Durga is present in the form of Pindi. The temple came to the limelight with many locals instilling their outmost faith and belief on the Goddess.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is in Patna.
Railways
Deoghar Town has two railway stations, Baidyanathdham (BDME) and Deoghar (DGHR). Deoghar is linked to Dumka while Baidyanathdham is linked only to Jasidih, though several trains originate from here to cities like Ranchi, Varanasi and Asansol.
Road
Deoghar is well connected to many major cities such as Ranchi, Patna, Calcutta, Bhagalpur, Munger by road.
Temple Address
Maa Kali Temple,
Karnibagh,
Deoghar,
Jharkhand,
Indai.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection from evil
- Salvation
- Destruction of ego
- Liberation
Shlokas
Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te
Meaning -We salute the Devi Kali, who is always victorious and always auspicious, we offer salutations to Bhadrakali Devi who wears a skull garland, we salute Shiva's consort and the embodiment of self-control and supports all beings, Devi Durga, who is Swaha as well as Swadha. We offer our salutations to you.
Om Maha Kalyai Ca Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Ca Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat
Meaning -Om the great Goddess Kali who stays in the ocean of life and burial grounds, we focus our energies on you, may you grant us our wishes and bless us
Kaalika Kalahey Gorey Paathuthvaam Parameshwari Mandapey Thathra Mathangi Thatha Sowmya Swayamwarey
Meaning -Let the ever charming, mother of the universe, protect us and stay in this mandap and bestow her blessing on us as mother Mathangi.
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah
Meaning -Oh Goddess Katyayani, the great vigour of the Lord, the owner of great magical power and the mighty one who controls all, please make the son of Nanda Maharaj my husband. I offer my salutations to you.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM