Harsidhhi

Harsidhhi Mataji Idol at Rajpipla, where the original Parmara rulers of Rajpipla, who migrated from Ujjain had brought her as their Kuladevi.

Harsidhhi, one of the aspects of Durga, is a regional Hindu goddess, popular in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, adjoining Maharashtra states of India.

Kuldevi

She is worshiped as Kuldevi by many Kshatriya, Brahmin, Rajput and Vaishya communities. Other communities that worship her as their Kuldevi include the Chandarana and Kariya clan of Lohanas, the Pankhania clan of the Sorathia Prajapatis, Brahmakshatriyas, Harsana clan of Gurjars, Some Of The Jain Religion And the Parmar and Panchariya. She is also religiously worshiped by fishermen and other sea-faring tribes and people of Gujarat as she is considered protector of ships at sea. She is worshipped by Kamboya Turi-Barot people of North Gujarat as their Kuldevi.

Temples

Present Temple at Foot Hill of Koyla Dungar, Miyani built by Jagdu Shah

Jagadu, the 13th century merchant from Kutch, is accredited for building a temple of goddess the present temple at the foot-hill of Koyal Dungar near old port town of Miyani near Porbandar. His statue is also placed on the right side of the goddess in the temple. The legend associated with temple goes like this: The original temple of goddess was on the hill overlooking the creek, which is still there but now idols are at foot hill. The sea-shore of Miyani was inaccessible, as any ship which would come within eye-sight of Goddesses, would sink. Jagdu Shah was travelling with his fleet of 7 ships. He was on the last ship with his family. One by one his 6 ships sank in front of his eyes. He was amazed and terrified to see this. His Captain told him that we warned you that no ships can reach within sight of temple over the hill now only Goddess Harsidhhi can save us. Jagdu prayed to Devi for safe anchoring in shore and his ship reached safely the shore. ^{[1] [2]}

Harsiddhi Devi Mandir, Rangir

This temple of Devi Harsiddhi, located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It is very famous in the Bundelkhand region. This temple was built by Bundela rulers. ^[3]

Photo gallery

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  Ancient temple of Harsidhhi also known as Harshad atop Koyala hill near Miyani, Gujarat
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  Harsidhhi Mata Temple at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
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  Carvings on ancient temple of Harshad on Koyla Hill

References

1. Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Káthiáwar. Government Central Press. 1884. p. 439. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
2. "શ્રી હરસિદ્ધિ માતા મંદિર નો ઇતિહાસ". Share in India (in Gujarati). 16 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
3. https://www.patrika.com/sagar-news/harsiddhi-mata-of-rangir-7116983