Shyama Mai Temple

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Shyama Mai Temple
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Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Darbhanga
Deity Kali
Festival Navaratri
Location
Location Kathalbari
State Bihar
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
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Shown within Bihar
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Shyama Mai Temple (India)
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Shyama Mai Temple (Asia)
Geographic coordinates 26°09′37.8″N85°53′59.5″E / 26.160500°N 85.899861°E / 26.160500; 85.899861
Architecture
Type Hindu Temple
Style Hindu Temple Architecture
CreatorMaharaja Sir Kameshwar Singh
Date established1933

Mother Kali's Dham Shyama Kali temple is built on the pyre in Darbhanga, Bihar. A large number of devotees visit here and all Manglik works are also done. This temple is known as Shyama Mai's temple. [1] Shyama Mai's temple is built on the pyre of Maharaja Rameshwar Singh at the crematorium Ghat and is an unusual occurrence in itself. Maharaja Rameshwar Singh was one of the seeker kings of the Darbhanga royal family. Due to the name of the king, this temple is known as Rameshwari Shyama Mai. The temple was founded by Maharaj Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga in 1933.

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Festivals

In the sanctum sanctorum, a huge statue of Maa Kali is installed on the right side of Mahakal and Ganapati and [1] Batukabhairava Dev on the left. The Mund Mala around the neck of the mother has the equivalent of the letters of the Hindi alphabet. Devotees believe that this is because the Hindi alphabet is a symbol of creation. Aarti held in the temple has special significance. Devotees who come here wait for hours to join the temple aarti. During Navratri, [2] the number of devotees increases and a fair is held here. [2]

History

The statue of mother was brought from Paris - Historians say that this statue came from Paris. [1] Visiting the feet of Mother Shyama Kali fulfills every wish of the devotees. On the part of the mother, there is a delectable Raktim or yellow cloth. This idol of Maa Kali is of four arms. The right hand always blesses the visiting refugees. The entire temple complex is always in a bustling mood and the atmosphere is vibrant with Jai Shyama Mai's Jayghosh. [3]

Legends

In this temple, mother Kali is worshiped with both Vedic and Tantric methods. [2] Usually in Hinduism the couple does not go to the cremation ground until after 1 year of marriage. But in this temple built in the cremation ground, not only newlyweds come to seek blessings, but weddings are also done in this temple. Experts say that Shyama Mai Mata is the form of Sita. Laldas, who was a servant of King Rameshwar Singh, has explained this in the Rameshwar Charit Mithila Ramayana. It is derived from the Ramayana composed by Valmiki. It is told that after Ravana was killed, Mother-Sita told Lord Rama that whoever slays Sahatrananda will be the real hero. [1]

On this, Lord Rama went out to kill him. During the war, Lord Rama got an arrow from Sahasranand. Mother Sita became very angry on this and killed Sahastranand. Mother's color turned black with anger. Even after the slaughter, his anger did not calm down, so Lord Shiva himself had to come to stop him. As soon as the feet were placed on the Lord's chest, the mother was very ashamed and the tongue came out of her mouth. This form of Mother is worshiped and she is called here as Kali not Shyama. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Navbharat Times (10 March 2020). "This temple is located above the funeral pyre in the crematorium, the prayers of the mother are fulfilled" (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Dainik Jagran (16 November 2019). "From today, mother Shyama Namdhun's voice will resonate" (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. ↑ Dainik Bhaskar. "Mother Shyama Kali is on pyre in Shyama Mai temple" (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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