Parhul Devi Temple

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Parhul Devi Temple
Parhul Devi Temple (west view).jpg
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
DistrictKanpur Dehat
Deity (Kali)
Festivals Navratri
Location
State Uttar Pradesh
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Uttar Pradesh location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Location within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 26°29′N79°48′E / 26.48°N 79.80°E / 26.48; 79.80
Architecture
Type Hindu temple architecture

Parhul Devi Temple [1] is a temple to the Goddess Durga in the village of Lamahra in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Location

This temple is situated in the village of Lamahra on the right bank of River Rind at a distance of 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the Rura-Shivli road. [2] Its nearest railway station is Rura North Central Railway. The distance between Parhul Devi Temple and Rura Railway Station is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi). Bus and taxi are available from Rura to Parhul Devi Temple.

History

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Parhul Devi

Goddess Parhul and Lord Mahadev were found in the temple complex by King Singha of Parhu state in the 12th century. Parhul Devi is mentioned in Parmal Raso (Aalh Khand). [3] Warrior Alhaa built a golden light Kund in the campus of this temple to fulfill of desire for victory in battle. The light of this golden Jyoti Kund reached to the Kannauj palace. The Queen of Kannauj (Padma) was disturbed while sleeping due to the light of golden Kund of the Parhul temple. So, warrior Udal threw it into the River Rind. [4] [5]

Sculptures in temple

Parul Devi

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Parhul Devi (Full statue)

Parhul devi is sitting under a northern dome of the temple complex. Three images of Goddesses, indicative of ancient artwork, are engraved on a stone. The stone is 5 by 1.5 feet (1.52 by 0.46 m).

Mahadev

Lord Mahadev is sitting under a southern dome of the temple complex. Both the dome of Parhul Devi and Shri Mahadev are identical in shape and size.

Fair

The fair is held here during Basanti Navratri in the month of Chaitra and during Shardiya Navratri in the month of Ashwin of the Hindu calendar every year. The fair starts on the first day of Navratri, meaning from Pratipada and ends on Durga Ashtami.

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