• Shakti

Mahavidya Devi Temple

Mathura, the birth place of Sri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu is packed to its bounds, scores and scores of places of worship for every denomination of Hindu gods. The temple flags fluttering in the high sky reminds as it were, though the avatarapurusha left this world, his asamana lilas and their aroma are is still hovering everywhere in the form of temples and monuments. That priceless heritage is well preserved by many institutions and individuals with a view to emancipate the visiting theists. Several temples new and old are recreating the remarkable scenes from the days of Krishna's boyhood. Among them, this Mahavidya Devi shrine deserves worth visitation. It is an ancient temple deemed an august Sakti-Peetha in the past. The temple built in Nagara architectural style lies on a high plinth and attracts with its vast dimensions and eyeful sculpture. The icon of Mahavidya Devi is set up on a high lamps and it is grandly chiseled. Its eyes are its plus point and are invariably arrest the attention of viewers. They shine like bright beams of light. Daily pujas are offered with veneration.

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

Moola Mantra Om Dhum Durgayai Namaha

Meaning -

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.

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