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Matasyagandha Mandir Rakta Kali temple
- Matsyagandha,Bihar
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Overview
Matasyagandha Mandir / Rakta Kali temple is situated on the Matsyagandha street close to the area Jail in Saharsa is the radiant sanctuary of Matsyagandha which is prevalent all over Bihar state. The sanctuary is prevalently otherwise called the Rakta Kali sanctuary and 64-Yogini sanctuary which is built fit as a fiddle with 64 divinities (known as 64-Yogini) engraved on the sanctuaries inward dividers.
The sanctuary pulls in a considerable number of devotees from far and close places. The Bihar Tourism Department has built a traveller complex close to the sanctuary for guest's benefit. The beautiful areas and peaceful surroundings around the sanctuary add to the excellence of the principle fascination of the sanctuary.
Accessibility
Airport
Nearest airport is Patna Airport.
Railways
The closest rail head to Matsyagandha Mandir is Saharsa Railway Station which is 3 km from Matsyagandha Mandir.
Road
There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Saharsa.
Temple Address
Matasyagandha Mandir / Rakta Kali temple.
Sarswati Nagar, Police Line, Saharsa,
Bihar, India, Pincode – 852202.
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
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.