Maa Jaleshwari Temple

Maa Jaleshwari Temple is a Shakti temple located on the bank of River Kosi in Bhawanpura, Bhagalpur in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre devoted to Maa Jaleshwari (Maa Durga).[1][2] She is regarded as "Goddess Of Water" .

Maa Jaleshwari Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBhagalpur district
DeityMaa Jaleshwari
FestivalsMakar Sankranti, Navaratri,Vijayadashami
Governing bodyMaa Jaleshwari Mandir Committee
Location
LocationBhawanpura
StateBihar
CountryIndia
Maa Jaleshwari Temple is located in Bihar
Maa Jaleshwari Temple
Location in Bihar
Geographic coordinates25°25′35.1″N 86°59′51.6″E
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The temple is one of the pilgrimage centres in Ang Pradesh region of Bihar.

The main attraction of the temple is the idol of the goddess Jaleshwari, a form of Shakti who originated from Jal, the water of the nearby river. According to devotees, the idol of Jaleshwari increases in height slightly every year. It is believed that the village of Bhawanpura is safe from the anger of Kosi because of the blessings of Maa Jaleshwari. She blesses prosperity and happiness in the life of her devotees with a pure soul.

History

The idol of Maa Jaleshwari was established in the centre of the village of Bhawanpura in a hut like temple, which was later built up into one of the largest temples in the Bihpur of Bhagalpur.[3]

Events and Description

The temple sees an increase of pilgrims during Durga Puja(Navaratri) and almost all Hindu festivals. People of Bhawanpura start every good work in the name of Maa Jaleshwari. There is Jaleshwar Mahadev Shiv Temple and other Hindu idols situated next to it in the same temple campus.It is situated at the bank of Kosi River.

How to reach Maa Jaleshwari Temple

People of other parts of Bihar can reach here by taking train to Naugachia Railway Station which is 5 km away from the temple after which they can take any auto or tuk-tuk which will take to the village in 15–25 minutes.

Nearby villages can visit here by crossing the Ratanpura-Bhawanpura Bridge, a short bridge over Kosi.

People of Other side of Ganga which includes the district headquarters of Bhagalpur can visit by crossing the Vikramshila Setu .

Deoghar Airport is the Nearest functional Airport to the temple about 3.5–5 hours away by road.

See also

References
  1. "Bhawanpura", Wikipedia, 15 July 2023, retrieved 15 July 2023
  2. "भवनपुरा Bhawanpura, Bhagalpur,माँ जलेश्वरी Durga Mata Mandir🙏🏻🌺". sw-ke.facebook.com (in Swahili). Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. "Maa Jaleshwari Mandir, Bhagalpur, bihar, India". indiasthan.com. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
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