Umiya Mata Temple or Maa Umiya Temple is a famous Hindu temple located at Mehsana in Gujarat, India. The primary deity worshipped here is Goddess Umiya Mata, the almighty mother Goddess of the universe. The goddess is the Kuldevi of Patidars, She is regarded as the better half of the Lord Shiva. She is a peaceful deity who can pacify the anger of Lord Shiva. She is worshipped as the Goddess for fulfillment. Hence she is worshipped in all her incarnations and everyday rides on different vehicles.
On Mondays, rides on Ox as the incarnation of Uma Parvati Devi. Tuesdays, rides on Peacock as the incarnation of Saraswati Devi. Wednesdays, rides on lion as the incarnation of Chandi Durga Devi. Thursdays, rides on elephant as the incarnation of Lakshmi Devi. Fridays, rides on the Cock as the incarnation of Bala Tripura Sundari Bahuchara Devi. Saturdays, rides on White Elephant as the incarnation of Vaibhav Lakshmi Devi. Sundays, rides on Lion as the incarnation of Maa Ambika.
Story of Maa Umiya Devi Temple
According to legends there is a story behind the creation of this temple. For the creation of the universe the Shiv element brought forth the Sati. Sati took birth at the house of Daksh Prajapati. She was married to Lord Shiva. Daksha organized a huge Yagna, but not invited Shiva. Sati still went to that Yagna without invitation. She and Lord Shiva were insulted and unable to bear that Sati jumped into the Yagna pyre and embraced fire. Lord Shiva became very angry and carrying the body of Sati on his shoulders, he started the Tandav. To save the world from destruction, Lord Vishnu cut the body of Sati into 51 parts with his Sudarshan Chakra and wherever these parts fell, a Shaktipeeth was establishd. Hence Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha.
Address: Umiya Mata Mandir Entrance Road, Mehsana, Gujarat 384170, India
Phone: +91 2767 245472
On Mondays, rides on Ox as the incarnation of Uma Parvati Devi. Tuesdays, rides on Peacock as the incarnation of Saraswati Devi. Wednesdays, rides on lion as the incarnation of Chandi Durga Devi. Thursdays, rides on elephant as the incarnation of Lakshmi Devi. Fridays, rides on the Cock as the incarnation of Bala Tripura Sundari Bahuchara Devi. Saturdays, rides on White Elephant as the incarnation of Vaibhav Lakshmi Devi. Sundays, rides on Lion as the incarnation of Maa Ambika.
Story of Maa Umiya Devi Temple
According to legends there is a story behind the creation of this temple. For the creation of the universe the Shiv element brought forth the Sati. Sati took birth at the house of Daksh Prajapati. She was married to Lord Shiva. Daksha organized a huge Yagna, but not invited Shiva. Sati still went to that Yagna without invitation. She and Lord Shiva were insulted and unable to bear that Sati jumped into the Yagna pyre and embraced fire. Lord Shiva became very angry and carrying the body of Sati on his shoulders, he started the Tandav. To save the world from destruction, Lord Vishnu cut the body of Sati into 51 parts with his Sudarshan Chakra and wherever these parts fell, a Shaktipeeth was establishd. Hence Maa Umiya was established by Lord Shankar himself at Unjha.
Address: Umiya Mata Mandir Entrance Road, Mehsana, Gujarat 384170, India
Phone: +91 2767 245472
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