Danteshwari Temple is a one of the 52 Shakti Peethas of goddess in India. The temple is located at Dantewada, around 80 km from Jagdalpur Tehsil in Chhattisgarh. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Danteshwari, who is a form of Shakti. According to legends, it is believed that a tooth of Goddess Sati had fallen here and Danteshwari Shakti Peetha was established. Danteshwari Temple was built in the 14th century by the Chalukyas of the South. Traditionally she is the Kuldevi or family goddess of Bastar state.
Bustar Dusshera festival is the main festival celebrated here. During this festival, the temple and the surrounding areas will be decorated with color lights and lambs, where the main traditional functions of the festivals are being carried out. Every year during Dusshera thousands of tribals from surrounding villages and jungles gather here to pay homage to the Goddess Danteshwari, when her idol was taken out of that ancient Danteshwari temple and then taken around the city in an elaborate procession. Now this Bastar Dussehra Festival became a popular tourist attraction. There is also a tradition of lighting Jyoti Kalashas during Navaratris here.
Danteshwari Temple Festivals
Bustar Dusshera festival is the main festival celebrated here. During this festival, the temple and the surrounding areas will be decorated with color lights and lambs, where the main traditional functions of the festivals are being carried out. Every year during Dusshera thousands of tribals from surrounding villages and jungles gather here to pay homage to the Goddess Danteshwari, when her idol was taken out of that ancient Danteshwari temple and then taken around the city in an elaborate procession. Now this Bastar Dussehra Festival became a popular tourist attraction. There is also a tradition of lighting Jyoti Kalashas during Navaratris here.
Danteshwari Temple Location
Buses, private vehicles as well as cabs will be available here at regular intervals. The nearest railway station is Dantewada Railway Station. The nearest Airport is Raipur.
Address: Civil Line, Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh 494001, India
Phone: +91 8057435638
Phone: +91 8057435638
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