Chandrika Devi Temple in Lucknow

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Chandrika Devi Temple in Lucknow is an age old temple, situated around 28 Kms. away from the city of Lucknow at the Sitapur Road near Bakshi Ka Talab. This place and nearby areas have relevance and religious significance since the time of the Ramayana.

It is said that elder son of Shri Lakshmana - the founder of Lucknow, Rajkumar Chandraketu, was once passing with Ashwmegh Horse through Gomti. In the way, it became dark and hence he had to take rest in the then dense forest. He prayed Goddess for safety. Within a moment there was cool moon light and the Goddess appeared before him and assured him. The grand temple was destroyed in 12th century by invaders.

It is also said that around 250 years back nearby villagers located this beautiful place- which was hidden with dense forests. Next day, a villager could locate the statue of Devi and it was placed at the present place. Later on a temple was constructed and since then people continued to visit this temple and offer 'pooja' after knowing the appearance of Ma Chandrika Devi. This place is also known as Mahi Sagar Teerth.

On the eve of Amawasya and Navratras, a lot of religious activities in the temple and temple premises are held. People from different parts of the State, come here for Hawan (Yagya), Mundan (total hair-cut). In addition, during these days, Kirtans, satsang (religious meetings) are also held.

You can view a number of make-shift shops that crop up during Amawasya (a new moon day) when shopkeepers are busy selling Prasad (sweets offered to Goddess ) and other items of day-to-day use such as churian (bangles) Bindi, Chunri (cloth). Some shops sell foods, fruits, items used in hour house, music cassette, CDs, and medicinal herbs.

Timings of Darshan : from early morning to late evening. Please note Aarti is done at 7.00 hrs. in morning, 13.00 hours in afternoon and 19.00 hrs. in evening.

How to Reach : Taxi, Three Wheeler auto and Buses are available. From Charbagh, prepaid taxi is available. It is well connected with Lucknow Airport.

When to visit : Anytime but in Amawasya because of a Mela (fair), it becomes more spiritual to visit. In fact, thousand of people throng at this place to get blessings of Ma Chandrika Devi.

Where to stay: Since Lucknow is just 28 kms. away, you can return on the same day and stay at Lucknow. Alternatively, you may proceed for Sitapur where you can also visit Neemsaar which is most important Tirth of Northern India. Neemsaar is not more thant 35 kms. away from this place.

Gate to Chandrika Devi Temple at Sitapur Road at the left hand side of Sitapur Road. If you are coming from Lucknow city, just turn to left and drive through the narrow but calm road to the temple.

God Shiv Statue in the water of Pond

Yagyashala


Road to Chandrika Devi Temple

Statue of Lord Shiva in the Pond

Holy Dip in the Lake

Beautiful Scene of Lake Near Chandrika Devi temple

Chandrika Devi Temple

Prasad Shops

Gate - Chandrika Devi temple

Fields

Gate to Chandrika Devi Temple

Car/Motor cycle Stand

Temple

Chandrika Devi Temple

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