shitla mata mandir
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Deity: Goddess Durga Place: Agra Uttar Pradesh
shitla mata mandir. Dedicated to Goddess Durga. Located in Agra.
- Primary Deity
- Goddess Durga
- Dress Code
- and Accommodation
- Address
- Civil Lines, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282002, India
History
The temple was built in 1604 A.D. after Maharaja Man Singh recovered the idol of Shila Mata from the sea near Jessore, Bangladesh, following a divine dream. It took ten years to construct the temple within the premises of the Amer Fort.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a sacred site dedicated to Goddess Durga, housing a unique idol found in the form of a 'Shila' (stone) that miraculously appeared after being cleaned.
- Nearest Airport: to reach Shila Devi temple?
- Nearest Railway: is Jaipur Railway Station. The Shila Devi Temple is around 12.8 km away from the railway station.By AirJaipur International Airport, Jaipur, is the closest airport to Shila Devi Temple. The distance between temple and the airport is approximately 23.3 km.By RoadThe road connectivity of Rajasthan state is good. The nearest bus stand to Shila Devi Temple is Jaipur Bus Stand, which is 11.8 km away from the temple.Best Time to Visit Jaipur, Shila DeviThe best time to visit this temple is the winter
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri