INESCAPABLE TEMPLES DURING DEEPAWALI

Sakshi Nagar 22-10-2022 12:57 PM My India

The preparations for the Mahaparva i.e., Diwali are going on in full swing, as on October 24, the festival of Diwali will be celebrated all over the country. Maa Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and happiness and prosperity. Goddess Lakshmi, one of the main deities of Sanatan Dharma, is worshiped in different forms in different parts of the country. According to religious beliefs, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi by visiting the temple, especially on Diwali removes financial troubles and brings happiness and prosperity. There are many ancient and famous temples of Mahalakshmi located across the country which are most visited during Deepawali. So, let's know the importance of some of the most famous temples during the festival of lights.

1. PADMAVATI TEMPLE, TIRUCHURA

There is a beautiful temple of Goddess Padmavati in a small village called Tiruchura near Tirupati. Padmavati Temple is also known as Almelmangapuram. People from all over India come to worship the goddess, especially during Diwali. According to religious beliefs, the wishes sought in the Tirupati Balaji temple are fulfilled only when the devotees visit the Goddess Padmavati along with Balaji.

2. GOLDEN TEMPLE OF SOUTH INDIA, TAMIL NADU

The Mahalakshmi temple, located in the Thirumalai code village of Sripuram in the Vellu district of Tamil Nadu, is called the Golden Temple of South India. This temple is spread over 100 acres and located on the Palar River banks, 145 km from Chennai. If you also want to please Goddess Lakshmi this Diwali and want her blessings, then definitely visit here with your family.

3. LAXMINARAYAN TEMPLE, CHAMBA

Situated in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, this temple is a classic example of traditional architecture and sculpture. This temple is the largest and oldest among the 6 major temples in Chamba. Built-in the Shikhar style, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which King Sahil Varman created in the 10th century. It is believed that the devotees who come here on Diwali to worship, Goddess Lakshmi does not go empty-handed.

4. MAHALAXMI TEMPLE, MUMBAI

Located on Desai Marg, this temple was established during the British era. According to mythology, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in the dream of Ramji Shivaji, a contractor, and ordered him to make 3 idols of the goddesses and install them in the temple. The same three idols are in the temple Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati. Devotees reach here from far and wide on the day of Diwali to seek the blessings of the goddesses.

5. ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE, CHENNAI

Located near Elliot beach of Chennai, the length of this temple is about 65 feet and the width is 45 feet. In this temple, eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi have been established in 8 rooms built on 4 floors. Here Goddess Lakshmi is seated on the temple's second floor with her husband, Lord Vishnu. This temple is stunningly adorned on Diwali and is fully packed with devotees.

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6. LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE, DELHI

One of the main temples of Delhi, Laxminarayan Temple was initially built by Vir Singh Dev in 1622, after which Prithvi Singh got it renovated in 1793, and in 1938 it was expanded and renovated by India's large industrial family Birla Group. That is why this temple is also called Birla Mandir. This temple is worshiped with great pomp on the day of Diwali.

7. MAHALAXMI TEMPLE, INDORE

Malharrao II built the Shri Mahalakshmi temple located in Indore in 1832. It is a 3-story temple, which was destroyed due to a fire in 1933. The temple was renovated in 1942. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi fulfills all the wishes of the people who come to this temple on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

8. CHAURASI TEMPLE, CHAMBA

Situated in Bharmour district, 65 km from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, this temple has idols of Lord Ganesha and Narsingh along with Mahalakshmi. Situated in natural plains, this temple is considered very important from historical and religious points of view. People from every corner of India visit this temple and seek the blessings of the Goddess on Deepawali.

9. PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Padmanabhaswamy Temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a famous temple of Lord Vishnu, it is believed that by visiting here on Deepawali, one gets the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and their house will be always full of wealth and prosperity. This temple is famous all over the world for its gold treasure. It is said that the Padmanama temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu was built by the kings of Travancore.

10. MAHALAXMI TEMPLE, KOLHAPUR

It is said that the Mahalakshmi temple in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra was built by Chalukya ruler Karnadeva in the 7th century. After which it was rebuilt by Shilahar Yadav in the 9th century. In the main sanctum of this temple, a 40 kg statue of Maa Mahalakshmi is installed, which is 4 feet in length. It is said that this statue is about 7,000 years old. It is said that this statue is about 7,000 years old. It is said that for the devotees who visit this temple during Diwali, their all troubles are removed and happiness & prosperity are attained.

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