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Every year Navratri is celebrated from Pratipada Tithi to Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra and Ashwin month. During this time, the goddess of the world, Maa Durga and her nine forms are worshiped. Also, fasts are observed during Navratri. The glory of Goddess Maa Durga and her forms has been described in detail in Devi Purana, Markandeya Purana and Durga Saptashati.
There is a religious belief that by worshiping and praying to Goddess Durga (Chaitra Navratri 2025), every wish of the devotee is fulfilled. Along with this, all the sorrows and troubles prevailing in life go away. Mother Durga takes away all the sorrows of her devotees. The worshipers of the mother get all kinds of happiness in life. For this, during Navratri, Goddess Mother Durga and her nine forms are worshiped with devotion and enthusiasm.
There are many major courts of Mata across the country. There are 51 Shaktipeeths among them, where every wish is fulfilled by just seeing Mata Rani. Along with this, one gets relief from all kinds of mental and physical troubles. A large number of devotees come to the temple to see Goddess Maa Durga. But do you know that there is a grand court of Mata Rani in Lord Buddha's city Gaya too? Come, let's know everything about Mangala Gauri Shaktipeeth located in Gaya, Bihar-
Mangala Gauri Temple is located in Gaya district of Bihar. Gaya is famous all over the world for its religious heritage. There are many major religious places in Gaya. Vishnupad Temple , Mahabodhi Temple and Mangala Gauri Temple are famous among them. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Gaya. Lord Buddha did hard penance sitting under the Bodhi tree. At that time, he imparted the teachings and initiation of knowledge to the people present.
It is mentioned in Vishnu Purana that Buddha's city is called Gaya after the name of demon Gayasur . Pleased with the devotion of Gayasur, Lord Vishnu gave the boon that Lord Vishnu will stay in Gayasur for eternity. He also gave the boon that the person who will perform tarpan and pinddaan of his ancestors in Gaya with devotion, his dead ancestors will attain salvation. Mangala Gauri temple is in this holy city. This temple is situated on Bhasmkut mountain.
Story of Mangala Gauri Temple Shaktipeeth
It is mentioned in Sanatan scriptures that in ancient times, Lord Mahadev, the God of Gods, was married to Mata Sati. King Daksha was not happy with this marriage. Because of this, Lord Shiva's relationship with his in-laws was very bitter. Once upon a time, when King Daksha organized a yagya at his residence, Lord Shiva was not invited to this yagya. When Mata Sati came to know about the yagya, she expressed her desire to go to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva advised her not to go. With a humble request, he allowed Maa Sati to go, but said that he himself would not go.
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