Ratangarh Mata Temple holds the shrine of Goddess Durga and is one of the most popular temples of Central India. The temple is located 5 Km from Rampura Village and 55 km from Datia town in Madhya Pradesh. The location factors influence the popularity of the temple immensely. The serene Sindh River located close to the Vindhyanchal Mountains adds a sense of aura and spiritual beauty to Ratan Garh Dhaam.
Significance of Temple
Shree Ratan Garh Temple has got several legends surrounding it. Every year thousands of devotees make it to the temple to visit the holy shrine and receive the blessings of the Goddess who has got great relevance in Hindu spirituality. It is said that Lord Shiva had himself erected the mountain and his Pashwarti flag is found near the temple premises.
Kunwar Maharaj Temple which lies annexed to the Ratangarh Mata temple is known for devotees visiting to cure snake bites. The specialty of Ratangarh temple lies in its grand location. Besides visiting the temple, one can also get a panoramic view of the places near and far. Legends have it that the temple was erected by Chhatrapati Shivaji after he secured victory over the Mughals.
Festivals
The festival of Bhai Dooj (next day of Diwali) is celebrated with pomp, lights and rituals. The festival of navratri sees the grandeur of the Goddess and her devotees in all its splendour. Elaborate rituals are carried out and the experience is extremely gratifying. During the festivals occasion, the Ratangarh Mata Temple and the Kunwar Maharaj temple see a deluge of both tourists and devotees from even the remote corners of India.
How to reach
From Dhatia tourists can reach by train. Once at the station, one needs renting a vehicle to take a 48 km ride to the Charokhra village. A recently constructed bridge over the Sindh River gives access to the shrine of the goddess. Tourists from Gwalior can take flights.
Significance of Temple
Shree Ratan Garh Temple has got several legends surrounding it. Every year thousands of devotees make it to the temple to visit the holy shrine and receive the blessings of the Goddess who has got great relevance in Hindu spirituality. It is said that Lord Shiva had himself erected the mountain and his Pashwarti flag is found near the temple premises.
Kunwar Maharaj Temple which lies annexed to the Ratangarh Mata temple is known for devotees visiting to cure snake bites. The specialty of Ratangarh temple lies in its grand location. Besides visiting the temple, one can also get a panoramic view of the places near and far. Legends have it that the temple was erected by Chhatrapati Shivaji after he secured victory over the Mughals.
Festivals
The festival of Bhai Dooj (next day of Diwali) is celebrated with pomp, lights and rituals. The festival of navratri sees the grandeur of the Goddess and her devotees in all its splendour. Elaborate rituals are carried out and the experience is extremely gratifying. During the festivals occasion, the Ratangarh Mata Temple and the Kunwar Maharaj temple see a deluge of both tourists and devotees from even the remote corners of India.
How to reach
From Dhatia tourists can reach by train. Once at the station, one needs renting a vehicle to take a 48 km ride to the Charokhra village. A recently constructed bridge over the Sindh River gives access to the shrine of the goddess. Tourists from Gwalior can take flights.
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