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SHRI CHANDRABHAGA SHAKTI PEETH TEMPLE

Prabhas Patan, Junagadh, Gujarat, India

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Goddess

Goddess Chandrabhaga is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

God

Vakratund is worshipped as Lord Shiva.

Interesting Facts

  • Sati devi's Stomach had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to October.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Somnath Bus Stand
950 MTRS 02876-221886
Somnath Railway Station
2 KM 139
Keshod Airport
57.4 KM 02871-233391

Architecture

The temple is identified with the holy confluence of three rivers, Hiran, Kapila and Saraswathi. Prabhas Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s Stomach fell. Prabhas Shakti Peeth is among the 51 Shakti Peeth of Ma Sati. It is a very ancient temple and the whole construction of this temple is done with the help of stones. All around the walls sculpture dedicated to gods are engraved on the stones.

Religious Significance

Moon married 27 daughters of King Daksh Prajapati. Out of 27 wives, the moon started loving only one wife and started neglecting remaining wives. Once 26 wives went to their father to complain regarding this, then King Daksha tried to convince Moon god, but when the Moon didn’t respect his uncle king Daksha got angry and cursed moon that he will lose his glow. In order to clear his curse, he started worshipping Lord Shiva at Prabhas.

History

It is an Ancient and Historical Temple, the exact the temple was constructed remains Unknown.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SHRI CHANDRABHAGA SHAKTI PEETH TEMPLE

Prabhas Patan, Junagadh, Gujarat, India

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