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Modheshwari Temple, Modhera
Modheshwari Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Modhera village of Mehsana district in Gujarat, India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu mother-goddess Modheshwari Mata, an aspect of the divine feminine Shakti. It was built around 1026-1027 CE during the reign of the Solanki dynasty king Bhima I. Legend According to Hindu mythology, the temple is associated with the legend of the demon Karnat, who was causing havoc in the village. Seeking protection, the saints prayed to the goddess Parvati, who then manifested as Modheshwari Mata. With her eighteen arms wielding various weapons, she defeated the demon and protected the villagers. Worship and rituals The temple is revered as the clan deity of the Modh community, consisting of Brahmin, Vaishya, Kshatriya, and Patidar. Special poojas and rituals are organized during Chaitra Navaratri and on the Purnima of every month. The temple opens at 07:00 AM and closes at 07:30 PM. Architecture and location The temple co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modheshwari
Modheshwari Mata () is an aspect of the ''devi'' Parvati or Mahakali. She is the Kuladevata, clan deity of the Modh community of Gujarat. Mythological story It is believed that the demon Karnat was creating havoc in the region by disturbing the Brahmins and Vaishyas during their prayers. Seeking protection from the demon, the Brahmins and Vaishyas went together to the goddess Parvati Mata. On hearing their grievances, she became angry and a flame emerged from her mouth, which gave birth to an aspect of her known as Goddess Modheshwari. The Goddess slayed the demon and bestowed her blessings upon the Modh community. She promised to always protect those who worship her. This incarnation of the goddess has eighteen arms, each having a weapon; the most prominent being the trident. Iconography The goddess is depicted as having eighteen arms, each having a weapon, including a trishula, khaḍga, talwar, kamandala, shankha, gada (mace), gada, pash (weapon), pash, dándá, danda, damaru. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |