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Introduction and History
Mahamaya Temple is a temple dedicated to dual Goddess Lakshmi & Saraswati, located at Ratanpur of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas, shrines of Shakti, the divine feminine, spread across India. Ratanpur is a small city, full of temples and ponds, situated around 25 km from district Bilaspur of Chhattisgarh.Goddess Mahamaya is also known as Kosaleswari, presiding deity of old Daksin Kosal region (modern Chhattisgarh state).
Built in the 12–13th century, the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mahamaya. It was built during the reign of Kalachuris of Ratnapura. It is said to be located at the spot where king Ratnadeva had a darshan of goddess Kali.
Originally the temple was for three goddesses viz Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Later, Maha Kali left the old temple. Still later, a new (current) temple was built by king Bahar Sai which was for goddess Maha Lakshmi and goddess Maha Saraswati. This temple was built in vikram samvat 1552 (1492 AD). There are ponds near the temple. There are also temples of Shiva and Hanuman within the campus. Traditionally Mahamaya is the Kuldevi of Ratanpur state. The temple has been renovated by the architecture department. Mahamaya temple is situated at Ratanpur, 25 km from district headquarters Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
The Mahamaya temple is built in Nagara style of architecture facing north beside a huge water tank. One can see the scores of ancillary temples, domes, palaces and forts now, which once housed the temple and the royal house of Ratanpur Kingdom.
Within the complex, there is also temple of Kantideval, which is oldest of the cluster and is said to have been built by a build ascetic named Santosh Giri in 1039, later expanded by Kalchuri King Prithivideva II in the 15th century. It is having four gates and beautiful carvings. It has also been restored by Archaeological Survey of India. The sanctum and the mandapa are fortified with a fascinated courtyard, which was built in Maratha period in the late 18th century.
A few kilometers away there are ruins of ancient 11th century old Kadeideol Shiva temple located on a hill top of ruined fort, built by Kalchuri rulers, who were followers of Shiva & Shakti. This temple is also being planned for restoration by the archaeological department.
People throng the temple during Navaratri festival, when Jyotikalash is lit to appease the mother goddess.
The guardian of the temple is considered to be Kalbhairva, whose temple is located on the approach road to the temple on the highway. It is a popular belief that pilgrims who visit Mahamaya temple also need to visit the temple of Kalabhairava to complete their pilgrimage.
Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir is managed by a trust, consisting of 21 distinguished trustees, who are responsible for the well-being of the Mandir, its architecture, day-to-day management, finances and administration. The Trust – Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust – is a non-profit organisation, registered with the registrar of firms and societies. The trust also carries out various social activities for the well being of the poor and disabled sectors of the society.Thakur Balram Singh remained the President of the Trust since its establishment on 5 March 1982 and thus served Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir for 37 years and 54 days. Currently, Ashish Singh Thakur has been elected and serving as the President of the Trust.
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Presiding Deity
Goddess Mahamaya 🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
The winter season is perfect to visit the place as it is so hot in Summers in Chattisgarh which can cause dificulties to visit.
No entry fee.
Festivals
Diwali,Vijayadashami/Punyatithi, Ram Navami,Hanuman Jayanti, Dussehra
Mahashivratri,Durga Pooja, Ganesh Chaturthi,Sree Ramanavami, Kartikeya.
Diwali,Vijayadashami/Punyatithi, Ram Navami,Hanuman Jayanti, Dussehra
,Amavas Purnima, Tulsi Vivaha Naag Panchami, Vijayadashami, Anant Chaturdashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
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MEDITATION
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Maa Mahamaya❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 7 AM
Maa Mahamaya,Maa Laxmi and Maa Saraswati Aarti and Katha at 7:20
Lord Ram Maa Sita Aarti and Pooja at 7:30
Along with Lord Hanuman.
Maa Durga,Sai Baba and Lord Ganesha Aarti and Pooja at 7:400AM
Sita Maa – Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Krishna ji,Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Note:The above timings are common but not accurate!
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Hospitals
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Govt Hospital Ratanpur
सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र
Primary health Center-Pondi, Ratanpur etc..
Concern Police Stations
Ratanpur Police Station
NH130, BIlaspur pendra road, bhim chowk, Ratanpur, Chhattisgarh 495442
077532 55524
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By air:
Swami Vivekananda Airport or Mana Airport is primary airport serving the state of Chhattisgarh. The airport is located, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Raipur near Naya Raipur and you can easily get regular flights to Raipur from other major cities of the country.
By road:
Raipur Junction railway station is situated on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line of the Indian Railways (via Bhusawal, Nagpur, Gondia, Bilaspur, Rourkela, Kharagpur) and there are regular trains from other major cities of the country.
By train:
Raipur is well connected with Sambalpur district of Odisha, Nagpur of Maharashtra and other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Alternate Travelling modes
By Air: You can take a direct flight to Raipur Airport which is located at a distance of about 150 km. From the airport, you can hire a cab to Ratanpur. It will take you an approximate time of 4 hours to reach your destination.
By Rail: There are no direct trains available to Ratanpur. However, you can catch a train to Bilaspur Junction, which is located at a distance of around 35 km, and then from there you can take a cab to Ratanpur.
By Road: Ratanpur has a good road network and hence, it is easily approachable by road.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Mahamaya Devi Temple Ratanpur
Ratanpur, Chhattisgarh 495442
077532 55526
Visitors Views
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