Mother Durga is worshiped on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri. On this occasion Ghatasthapana takes place in the house. Also, devotees visit nearby Durga Mata temples. There are many ancient Durga Mata temples in the country, as well as 52 Devi Shaktipeeths, which you can visit for darshan.
Many temples have miraculous beliefs. It is said that there are some Durga Mata temples where the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled just by visiting them. On the occasion of Navratri, there is a rush of devotees in these temples, because the wishes are fulfilled by just visiting here for nine days.
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
Kamakhya Temple is situated on the Nilanchal Hills in Guwahati city of Assam state. A part of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place, due to which Kamakhya Mata Temple is known as Shaktipeeth Mata, one of the main 52 Shaktipeeths. It is believed that the vagina part of Mata Sati had fallen here. On the occasion of Navratri, you can visit Kamakhya Mata Temple.
Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra
There is a court of Mata Vaishno Devi in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most ancient and prominent Durga temples of India. There is a temple of Mata on Trikuta hill in Katra district of the state. Here Mother Durga is present in the form of Vaishno Devi. Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati live in a cave on Trikuta mountain in the form of Pindi.
Jwala Devi Temple, Kangra
Jwala Devi Temple is located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that visiting Jwala Devi temple brings an end to all the troubles of the devotees. Goddess Sati's tongue had fallen at this place. Later Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch built a grand temple. The unbroken flame keeps burning in this temple. It is believed that Mother Durga resides here in the form of flame. You can visit this temple on the occasion of Navratri, it is said that bad things get resolved by seeing Jwala ji.
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