Maa Ratneshwari Temple

Maa Ratneshwari Mandir
माँ रत्नेश्वरी मंदिर
Top View of Maa Ratneshwari Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Darbhanga
Deity	Durga (Maa Ratneshwari Devi)
Festivals	Navaratri, Durga Puja
Governing body	Maa Ratneshwari Pooja Samiti
Location
Location	Ratanpur Abhiman
State	Bihar
Country	India
Location of Maa Ratneshwari Mandir in Bihar
Geographic coordinates	26°17′32″N85°44′29″E / 26.292112°N 85.7414439°E / 26.292112; 85.7414439
Architecture
Type	Traditional Hindu Temple
Completed	Unknown
Specifications
Direction of façade	East
Temple(s)	1
Elevation	52 m (171 ft)Approximate elevation
Website
"www.jaymaaratneshwari.com".
Shakta pitha Maa Durga Vaishnavi

Maa Ratneshwari Temple, also known as Maa Ratneshwari Mandir or locally called Durga Asthan, is a Hindu temple located in the eastern part of Ratanpur Abhiman, in Darbhanga, Bihar. The temple is dedicated to Maa Durga in her Lakshmi Swarupa form and has been a site of religious significance for centuries.

History

It was established by Baba Bam Bholi Das, following its original foundation by Ratna Sen, a devoted follower of the Durga, during the rule of the Sena Dynasty in Bengal. Ratna Sen, the great-grandson of Keshava Sena, the last ruler of the Sena Dynasty, migrated to Mithilanchal and established a fort near an existing Durga temple. The temple is considered a prominent pilgrimage destination, particularly for devotees from the Mithilanchal region and Nepal. ^[1]

Significance and Features

The temple is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, and its worship practices are centered around a sacred Pindi rather than an idol. It does not practice animal sacrifice, which aligns with its tranquil nature. The temple attracts a large number of devotees, especially during the Shardiya Navaratri and Navaratri festivals. ^[2]

Gallery

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  Maa Ratneshwari Temple Intrance
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  Top View of Maa Ratneshwari Temple

References

1. "सेन वंश ने बनवाया था मां रत्नेश्वरी मंदिर मंदिर:75 फीट ऊंचे टीले पर बना मां मंदिर, मनोकामना पूर्ण होने की है मान्यता" [Maa Ratneshwari Temple was built by the Sen dynasty: Maa temple built on a 75 feet high mound, it is believed that wishes are fulfilled] (in Hindi).
2. "जाले में वैष्णवी शक्तिपीठ है माता रत्नेश्वरी स्थान" [Mata Ratneshwari place is a Vaishnavi Shakti Peeth in Jaale] (in Hindi).