Bagalamukhi Temple, Amleshwar, Chattisgarh

Bagalamukhi Temple, Amleshwar, Chattisgarh

Bagalamukhi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Goddess Sakthi located in Amleshwar Village near Raipur Town in Raipur Tehsil in Raipur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple is famously called as Maa Pitambara Temple.

Legends

As per legend, a great storm started destroying creation in Satya Yuga. Lord Vishnu was disturbed and performed austerities to appease the goddess Parvati on shore of Haridra Sarovar, the lake of turmeric. Pleased with his penance, the goddess Parvathy appeared and brought forth her manifestation Bagalamukhi from the lake. Bagalamukhi calmed the mighty storm, restoring order in the universe.

History

The temple was established by Param Pujaya Shri  Pitambara Pithadhishwar Yogiraj Youdhishthir Ji Maharaj.

The Temple

It is a newly built temple. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Goddess Bagalamukhi. She is considered one among the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism. She is also called as Pitambara Maa. She is depicted seated on a golden throne which lies in the midst of an ocean of nectar abound with full of yellow lotuses. She is normally depicted in golden complexion and always seen in a yellow dress. Her head is adorned with a crescent moon.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM daily.

Festivals

Navaratri is the major festival celebrated in this temple. Guru Purnima and Vasant Panchami are also observed here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Raipur, 11 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Raipur Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Raipur Airport, 24 Kms from Patan and 39 Kms from Durg. The Temple is situated on Raipur to Patan route.

Location