About Kaila Devi Temple
Kaila devi temple, which came into existence around 1100 A.D., is of Shri Kaila Devi ji, a reigning diety of millions of people of eastern Rajasthan, M.P. and U.P.
Around 60 lacs pilgrims flock to this place every year. This temple is regarded as one of the 9 Shakti peeths of goddess Durga. In chaitra Navratra virtually the entire area of eastern Rajasthan, western U.P. and western M.P. congregate at the feet of goddess.
Location
Shri Kailadevi ji temple is situated around 23 km. away from Karauli town in district Karauli.The temple is situated on the banks of the Kalisil river in Karauli district. It is a marble structure with a large courtyard of a checkered floor. You can find a number of red flags planted by devotees at a certain spot in the temple courtyard.
Another attraction of this place is a small temple dedicated to Bhairon, situated in the courtyard and facing the shrine of Kaila Devi is a temple of Hanuman locally called ‘Languriya’.
Festival
Date of the festival: March/April i.e in the month of Chaitra(according to Hindu festival calendar).
The annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess of wealth), is held at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight. The religious fair attracts million of pilgrims from different corners of the world.
According to the rituals, animals are sacrificed outside the temple and folk activities are performed with great enthusiasm. The atmosphere turns live with the active participation of Mina tribes. They make best effort to showcase their culture in the form of dances and musics.
Ardent devotees follow the ritual of Kanak-Dandotis. Accordingly, devotees lie flat and make prominent line with their hands. A distance of 20 kms has to be covered by the pilgrims so as to pay homage to the deity. Money, bangles, coconuts, fruits and sweets are offered before the Goddess.
Traders from surrounding areas come to the fair and do brisk business. Rajputs, Meenas and members of the some other scheduled castes are among the principal devotees of Kaila Devi.
How to reach Kalia Devi Temple
The nearest Sanganer Airport is located at Jaipur. The aerodrome is connected to Indian metro cities like Mumbai and Delhi. International Tourist can catch connecting flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
The nearest railway station is in Gangapur which is 81 km away from Karauli. Gangapur is developed with rail heads which links major train stations in India. Daily state-owned bus services and tourist coaches ply over Karauli to Gangapur (81 km) and Jaipur (160 km) aid travelers reach the festival ground in time.
#1 by rishabh bengani on February 25, 2011 - 3:05 pm
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There’s a Godess Name Sri Bhuwal Maa at Nagaur Distt. too.
Maa Bhuwal Is Incarnation of Maa Durga as Maa Kalka- Maa Brahmani Clan deity of Rajputs & Bengani’s(oswal’S).here miraculously maa Kalka drink Two n Half cups of liquor.Pls add the same to your blog
Thanx
Rishabh Bengani