Bhandani Temple
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Deity: Maa Bhangayani Place: Dhupgari West Bengal
Bhandani Temple. Dedicated to Maa Bhangayani. Located in Dhupgari.
- Primary Deity
- Maa Bhangayani
- Address
- Dakshin Khayerbari, Mathabhanga - II, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, 735210, India
History
Maa Bhangayani is described in local tradition as the most powerful goddess of Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh. According to legend, Shirgul Maharaj was imprisoned by a Mughal king who feared his spiritual powers. With the blessings of Maa Bhangayani, the king of Bagad and Guga peer intervened and secured Maharaj's release. This episode is recorded in local "golden chapters", and since then she has been celebrated as the god-sister of Shirgul Mahadev.
Spiritual Significance
Regarded as the most powerful goddess of Sirmour, Maa Bhangayani is venerated for intervening to free Shirgul Maharaj and is locally revered as the god-sister of Shirgul Mahadev.
Associated Legends
- Shirgul Maharaj was imprisoned by a Mughal king frightened by his spiritual powers; with the blessings of Maa Bhangayani the king of Bagad and Guga peer helped secure his freedom, and since then she is celebrated as the god-sister of Shirgul Mahadev.