Chandrahasini Devi Temple, Chandrapur

CHANDRAHASINI DEVI TEMPLE

Chandrapur, Chhattisgarh, India

Goddess

Chandrahasini Devi is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti.

Interesting Facts

Temple has two big stautes. Hanuman statue whose the height is 50 feet & a "Ardh-Nareeswar" statue which the height is 45 feet something.

Best Season To Visit

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

Weather

Highest - March to May (35°C during day and 25°C during night)Average - May (40°C during the day and 28°C during night)Lowest - December to February (30°C during day and 25°C during night)Monsoon season - June 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
Chandarpur Bus Stand	1 KM	07176-282035
Raigarh Railway Station	30 KM	139
Raigarh Airport	21 KM	77623043320

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Raigarh Railway Station	30 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Raigarh Airport	21 KM	77623043320

Architecture

Maa Chandrahasini resemblance to the shape of the moon, its fame is known as Chandrahasini and Chandraseni Maa. Chandrahasini Devi temple has an safron color entrance arch which consists few steps and temple has a mirror hall. Shrines of mythological and religious stories made here such as churning of the sea, the great wind son, Krishna Leela, Chirharan, Mahishasura Slaughter, Statues of Navagraha, Shesha Shaiya, Sarvadharma Sabha, attractive tableau of Char Dham and grand idols of other deities for the people Is the center of attraction.

Religious Significance

As per the folklore, Lord Siva married Daksha Prajapati’s daughter Sati Devi against his wish. Daksha who came to know about his daughter’s marriage got angered. He plotted a plan to insult Lord Siva by performing Yagna. Daksha invited all Devas excluding His Son-in-law, Lord Siva and His daughter, Sati Devi. Sati who came to know about her father’s Yagna requested her Husband to attend the event. Lord Siva advised Sati not to go for this Yagna as there is no invitation. After repeated request Lord Siva allowed Sati to attend the Yagna. Sati reached her paternal home and thought of advising her father not to go against Lord Siva. Daksha insulted Sati before the guests. Angered Sati immolated herself in the Yoga Agni. Daksha continued the Yagna even after the Sati’s sacrifice. Lord Siva who came to know about Sati’s death raised her and ordered Veerabadhra to kill Daksha. Veerabhadra along with Kala and other Siva Ganas destroyed Yagna place and killed Daksha. Lord Siva on collecting Sati’s corpse performed Pralaya Thandav. Lord Vishnu to stop the Universe destruction, sent his Chakra and made Sati’s Corpse into pieces. The body pieces fell across Indian Subcontinent and became Holy Shakti Peetas.

History

Chandrahasini Devi temple is 1500 years old.

Temple Timings

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

Tours

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