Danteshwari Temple, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

DANTESHWARI TEMPLE

Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India

Goddess

Goddess Danteshwari is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. In the six arms, there is a conch, khadg, trishul in the right hand and a bell in the left hand, and the hair of the demon is holding maa. The idol of Danteshwari Mai is chiseled out of black stone.

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
Dantewada Bus Stand	1 KM	0771-4268686
Dantewada Railway Station	3 KM	139
Airport Bastar Jagdalpur	87.4 KM	7782222390

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Dantewada Railway Station	3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Airport Bastar Jagdalpur	87.4 KM	7782222390

Architecture

Danteshwari Temple was constructed in South-Indian temple style of architecture, Lord Shiva performed his Tandav that destroyed most of the Universe, a part of 52 pieces of Maa Durga - Tooth ( Daant ) fell at the confluence of rivers Shankini & Dankini. Hence, this place got the status of a Shakti Peeth, whereat Maa Danteshwari is worshipped. In the mandapam there are few stones with ancient inscriptions.

Mandapams & Pillars : Temple divided into four parts - Sabha Mandap, Maha Mandap, Mukhya Mandap and Sanctum Sanctorum. In front of the main gate of the temple, the Garuda pillar of is situated. The temple is a unique example of the lion gateway of the entrance of thirty-two wooden pillars and a railing Mahamandap temple.

Religious Significance

According to the ancient legend, Goddess Sati immolated herself in the fire pit of Havan Kund, as she couldn’t tolerate the insult of her consort Lord Shiva committed by her father Daksha. Angered by the death of Sati, Lord Shiva destroyed the Havan and performed destructive Tandav dance carrying the body of Sati in his hands. To pacify him, Lord Vishnu chopped the corpse of Goddess Sati with his Sudarshan Chakra. The various body parts of the corpse of Goddess Sati were dropped over the fifty-two various places, which were consecrated as Shakti Peethas. It is believed that Sati's tooth was dropped at this place and Danteshwari Shakti Peetha was established. Goddess Danteshwari was previously known as Goddess Manikeshwari by the Nagas who ruled from 760 to 1324 A.D.

History

Danteshwari Temple was built in 14th century by Chalukya kings.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:00 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