Gariyaband Sri Jatmai Mata Temple, Chhattisgarh

Address

Gariyaband Sri Jatmai Mata Temple, Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Diona,

Gariyaband district,

Chhattisgarh 493996

Amman

Goddess Durga ji

Introduction

• Location:
  Situated in Gariaband District, 80 km from Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, India.
• Dedicated To:
  Goddess Durga (Jatmai Mata).
• Unique Setting:
  • The temple is nestled among waterfalls, where water streams flow adjacent to the temple, touching the feet of the goddess and cascading down the rocks.
  • These streams are considered as the servants of the goddess by local devotees.
• Nearby Shrine:
  Ghatarani Temple, another significant site, is located 25 km from Jatmai Mandir.
• Annual Fair:
  Held during the Navratri of Chaitra and Kunwar, attracting devotees from far and wide.

Puranic Significance

• Uniqueness:
  Jatmai Temple is among the rare temples dedicated to Goddess Jatmai in India.
• Religious Importance:
  Locally referred to as Jatmai Ghatarani, the temple holds immense spiritual significance, with the goddess believed to be highly powerful.
• Ancient Roots:
  The temple is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, showcasing its historical importance.
• Mythological Story of the Shivalinga:
  • The temple houses a Shivalinga with a unique legend:
    • Local fishermen tried to extract the Shivalinga by digging deep.
    • However, the Shivalinga kept sinking further into the ground, resisting their efforts.
    • Eventually, they abandoned the attempt, leaving the Shivalinga in its sacred location.
• Festive Highlights:
  During Navratri, the temple is brightly decorated, and hundreds of devotees gather to offer prayers, making it a vibrant and spiritually charged occasion.

Special Features

• Natural Beauty:
  The temple’s location amid waterfalls creates a serene and picturesque ambiance.
• Sacred Energy:
  The divinity of the goddess and the unmovable Shivalinga add to the temple’s mysticism and sacredness.
• Devotee Attraction:
  It serves as both a spiritual destination and a scenic retreat for visitors seeking blessings and solace.

Festivals

Navratri

Century/Period

1000 years old.

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Gariaband

Nearest Railway Station

Raipur

Nearest Airport

Raipur

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