The document discusses 9 famous temples dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga in her different manifestations. It provides the names and locations of the temples, along with brief details about the mythology and beliefs associated with each temple. The temples highlighted are Vaishno Devi, Dhari Devi, Naina Devi, Jwala Devi, Sheetla Devi, Chamunda Devi, Chintpurni Devi, Brajeshwari Devi, and Mansa Devi. Most of the temples are located in the northern Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Haryana.

1. Famous Nine Devi Durga Temples
by
Prof(dr) K C Gandhi
An EMOHA Elder

2. • According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga is revered in
different forms.
• Here, Nau Durga refers to the nine manifestations of Maa
Durga, which holds a pre-eminent position among Hindu
devotees.
• It is believed that visiting and worshiping these nine
manifestations of Maa Durga fulfills all the longings of
devotees and also makes them free from all their sins.

3. Nine Highly revered Temple of Devi Durga
1. Maa Vishnu Devi
2. Maa Dhari Devi
3. Maa Naina Devi
4. Jwala Devi
5. Sheetla Devi
6. Chamunda Devi
7. Chintpurni Devi
8. Brajeshwari Devi
9. Mansa Devi

4. 1. Vaishno Devi Temple
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
• Maa Vaishno Devi is the second
most visited shrine in India after
the Tirupati Temple.
• To reach the temple, devotees
have to climb from Katra to
Vaishno Devi on a 12 km long
well-paved road
• Helicopter services are also
available, regularly plying from
Katra to Sanji Chhat.

5. Contd.
• Undoubtedly it is one of the
famous temples in Jammu. The
main temple is located at an
altitude of about 5200 feet above
sea level.
• Temple Timings: 5:00 am to
12:00 pm, 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
• Best time: Entire year
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6. 2.Maa Dhari Devi Temple
Dang Chaura, Uttarakhand
• Nestled beautifully on the
banks of the Alaknanda river
in the Garhwal region of
Uttarakhand
• Maa Dhari Devi temple is
one of the heavenly abodes
of 108 shakthi sthals in
India, and the temple is
dedicated to the goddess
Kali

7. Contd.
• Devotes believe the idol of the mother
present in this temple changes its form
thrice a day.
• The idol looks like a girl in the morning, a
young woman in the afternoon, and an old
woman in the evening.
• This belief makes Dhari Devi Temple one
of the most mysterious temples of India.
• Maa Dhari Devi temple shares a location
close to Srinagar and Rudraprayag, one of
India’s five Prayag.
• Temple Timings: 4:00 am to 6:00 pm

8. 3. Maa Naina Devi
Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
• According to Hindu mythology,
Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s lifeless body
into 51 pieces using his Sudharshan
Chakra to save the universe and
bring back Shiva’s sanity.
• And among the 51 pieces, one of
the eyes of Maa Sati fell, where
now the shrine of Naina Devi Ji is
built.
• Raja Bir Chand built the temple in
the 8th century in the name of
Naina Devi.

9. Contd.
• The temple is considered one of the
important temples in Bilaspur,
Himachal Pradesh, and is also
highly revered among Hindus.
• Maa Naina Devi Ji temple is
perched on a wonderful hill named
Naina Devi hill, from where one
can enjoy the striking views of the
Gobind Sagar lake.
• One can also enjoy a cable car ride
to reach the temple top.
• Temple Timing: 5:00 am to 9:00
pm

10. 4.Jwala Devi
Jawalamukhi town, Himachal Pradesh
• Among the 51 Shakti Peethas in
India, Jwala Devi Temple is one of
them.
• Peacefully located in the lower
Himalayan range in the
Jawalamukhi town of Kangra
district of Himachal Pradesh.
• Jwala Ji temple is one of the most
ancient temples in India.
• Lord Vishnu cut Maa Durga (Sati)
into 51 pieces, and her tongue fell
here this is where the shrine of
Jwala Devi Ji was built

11. Contd.
• As per the locals’ belief, a shepherd
first saw an eternal flame on top of the
hill and narrated the scene to the king.
• After listing the shepherd’s narrative,
the king went and saw Goddess Jwala
Devi, and he decided to build a
temple.
• It is believed that if anyone sincerely
visits this temple, Maa Jawala fulfills
all the wishes made by a devotee.
• Temple Timing: 5:00 am to 12:00 pm,
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

12. 5. Sheetla Devi
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
• This is one of the most well-
known temples, popular for its
large number of devotees that
flock around every year to soak
in spirituality.
• Beautifully placed in the small
village of Himachal Pradesh –
Dharamshala Manhattan, the
temple is dedicated to the
Goddess Durga.

13. Contd.
• It is believed that Maa Sheetla
quickly fulfills a wish made with
a pure heart and also vanishes all
the stress and worries.
• It is one of the famous temples
located in Himachal Pradesh.
• Temple Timing: 5:00 am to 9:00
pm

14. 6. Chamunda Devi
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
• This temple is located in the Kangra
district of Himachal Pradesh.
• Visit the temple to pay reverence to
the Goddess Chamunda Devi.
• Several mythological stories linked to
this temple make it so special.
• Chamunda Devi is revered as a
mother goddess in Himachal and thus
holds immense value in the state.
• The temple shares a location close to
one of the beautiful hill stations in
Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala, which
is located about 15 km away from the
temple.

15. Contd.
• According to Hindu mythology, the
temple was built in the same place
where Chamunda Devi killed two
demons named Shumbh and
Nishumbh.
• According to Hindu mythology, it
is one of the seven mother
goddesses, also known as
Chamundi.
• Hindu devotees from various
regions visit the temple to seek the
blessings of Maa Chamunda.
• Temple Timing: 6:00 am to 12:30
pm and 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

16. 7. Chintpurni Devi
Una district, Himachal Pradesh
• The beautiful holy shrine of Devi
Chintpurni, a form of Maa Durga, is
located in the Una district of Himachal
Pradesh.
• It is a beautiful temple located amidst the
great Himalayas and Shivalik hills.
• Chintpurni Devi Temple is considered to
be one of the holiest shrines in India.
• It is believed that if prayer is done with a
sincere heart, Mata Chintpurni fulfills all
the wishes quickly and melts all the
worries and stress of life.

17. Contd.
• The temple is renowned as one
of the 7 majors of 51 Shakti
Peethas.
• Surrounded by beautiful nature
and hills, this place is your go-to
place for religious renewal.
• Temple Timing: 4:00 am to 10:00
pm (Monday to Friday)
• 3:00 am to 11:00 pm (Saturday)
• 3:00 am to 11:00 pm (Sunday)

18. 8. Brajeshwari Devi
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
• The Bajreshwari Devi Temple is
a popular Hindu pilgrimage site
located in the Kangra District of
Himachal Pradesh.
• According to Hindu mythology,
it is believed that Goddess
Bajreshwari built the temple.
• The temple is where once the
famous Ashwamedh, also called
horse sacrifice, took place.

19. Contd.
• It is the place where the left
breast of Sati fell, thus
making it a Shakti Peetha.
• Devotees from every corner
of the world visit here to
seek the blessing of Maa
Brajeshwari.
• The Vajreshwari Mata or
Brajeshwari Devi temple is
also known as Kangra Devi
Mandir.

20. 9. Mansa Devi
Panchkula, Haryana
• Mata Mansa Devi Mandir is
located near Majra, a small
village in Haryana.
• The temple is dedicated to Maa
Mansa, and Hindu devotees
highly revere the shrine.
• There is a tree at the temple
premises that is believed divine,
it is believed that tying a thread
around the tree fulfills all the
wishes of devotees.

21. Contd.
• The temple of Maa Mansa Devi,
which is located in Panchkula, is
a representation of Himalayan
culture and belief.
• Shivalik’s shrine on the foothills
is the abstract of the age-old
legend of ‘Shakti’ worship in
Northern India.

22. Contd.
• Himalaya, the abode of Shiva, and
his consort ‘shakti’ became the
center of Shakti worship.
• In the proximity of Panchkula,
several Shakti worshipping centers
are identified by their names, such
as Chandi, Kalika, and Bhima.
• Temple Timing: 5:00 am to 9:00
pm
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23. • If you have been planning to head on a pilgrimage tour, it is the right time to visit
and seek the blessings of Maa Durga, the ultimate power.
• Pay a visit to the holy abode of Maa Durga located in various locations, mostly in
Himachal Pradesh, and get the divine experience of the journey that will leave you
amazed!
• Head out for the 9 Devi Darshan and experience serenity and spirituality at its
best.
• Though the temples can be visited all the years but rainy season is not
recommended
• https://www.tourism-of-india.com/nau-9-devi-darshan.html
• https://www.tourism-of-india.com/blog/9-devi-name-list-and-place/