Varsha PandeyKali Mata Mandir Raipur is popular throughout the state.
Location
Kali Mandir is on the main road of Akashvani Tiraha of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh state.
Specialty Kali Mata Mandir Raipur
Kali Mandir, Akashvani, Raipur In just 25 years, the fame of the temple has increased so much that tantric come here from Kolkata to perform tantric worship.
It is believed that the soul of Mother Kali resides in Kolkata and her body resides in Raipur.
The idol of Kali Maa faces north, which holds special significance for the worshipers of Tantric worship.
During British rule, Naga Sadhus who came from Kamakhya depicted the form of Mahakali in the forest.
Stayed in the forest for three days and after consecrating Mahakali, he set out on his further journey.
His ashes were placed under the banyan tree located next to the temple, where the statue of Bhairavnath is currently located.
Architecture of Kali Mata Mandir Raipur
The idol of Kali Maa faces north, which holds special significance for the worshipers of Tantric worship.
Kali Mata Mandir Raipur-related events
The number of lamps to be lit during Chaitra and Kwar Navratri is fixed. There are only 11 Rajjots in the temple and 3551 Jots in the lower and upper chambers, hence there is a rush to light the Jots here. Many times the booking of the property gets full even before Navratri and booking has to be done for the next Navratri. There is Jasgeet every day and on Ashtami, many couples sit at the Havan.
Mahagauri Shakti is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri. It is clear from the name that their appearance is completely fair in color. They have been compared to the conch, the moon, and the flower of Kund. Ashtavarsha Bhaved Gauri means her age is considered to be eight years. All their jewelery and clothes are white, hence they are called Shwetambardhara. He has 4 arms and his vehicle is Vrishabha, hence he is also called Vrisharudha.
