Chamunda Devi Mandir

"The abode of lord Shiva"

Speciality

Shaktipeeth

Primary Idol

Goddess Chamunda

Opening Hours

Monday-Sunday, 06:00-21:00Hrs

Distance from Airport or railway Station

4.7KMs from Mathura Junction

Capacity

500

Address

GM9C+V7J, Unnamed Road, Masani, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281003

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The 51 Shakti Peetha include the Chamunda Devi Temple. The Chamunda Devi Marg on the Mathura-Vrindavan route, it is situated directly across from Maa Gayatri Tapobhumi. It is thought that Mother Bhagwati Jagdamba’s hair fell at this holy location.

In addition, Srimad Bhagwat claims that after freeing the dragon, Sri Krishna went to the Chamunda Devi Temple. The key selling point of the temple is the absence of a Maa Chamunda deity.

Sri Gorakhnath obtained wisdom here while Sage Shandilya meditated nearby. During the festivals of Devotthan Ekadashi, Akshay Navami, and Navratri, a lot of devotees go to the Chamunda Devi Temple.

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