In Sanatan Dharma, 51 Shaktipeeths of Maa Sati have been given special status. 51 Shaktipeeths of Maa Sati are present at different places. The reason for the construction of these Shaktipeeths has been explained in detail in the Puranas. Pateshwari Devi Temple of Uttar Pradesh is also included in the 51 Shaktipeeths. In such a situation, let us know the important things related to Pateshwari Devi Temple.

Temple is the center of faith

According to religious belief, where the Pateshwari Devi temple is now located (Patan Devi history), the left shoulder and pat (cloth) of Maa Sati had fallen there, due to which it has special significance. The idol of Maa Pateshwari Devi is enshrined in the temple. This temple is located in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh, which remains a center of faith among the people even today.  

Spiritual advancement is achieved through worship

During Navratri , special worship of Maa Pateshwari is done. A large number of devotees come from far and wide. In such a situation, people make a heap of rice near the mother's pindi, after which the rice is distributed as prasad after worshipping her. It is a religious belief that by worshipping Maa Pateshwari with a true heart, a person gets mental peace and spiritual progress.

Dhuni is burning since Treta Yuga

Akhand Dhuni is burning in the temple of Maa Pateshwari Devi. According to legend, Guru Gorakhnath Ji Maharaj Ji had performed a lot of penance to please Maa Pateshwari during Treta Yuga (Treta Yuga significance). In such a situation, he lit a Dhuni, which is burning even today.  

Devotees have to follow a rule for the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. People take the ashes from this temple to their homes, which ends all the sufferings of life.  

Bathing in Surya Kund cures skin diseases

There is a Surya Kund in this temple. According to religious belief, during the Mahabharata, Karna took a bath at this holy place and offered water to the Sun God. That is why it is known as Surya Kund. By taking a bath in the Surya Kund, a person gets relief from skin diseases.