Harsidhhi
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Harsidhhi, one of the aspects of Durga, is a regional Hindu goddess, popular in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, adjoining Maharashtra states of India.
Kuldevi
[edit]She is worshiped as Kuldevi by many Kshatriya, Brahmin, Rajput and Vaishya communities. Other communities that worship her as their Kuldevi include the Chandarana and Kariya clan of Lohanas, the Pankhania clan of the Sorathia Prajapatis, Brahmakshatriyas, Harsana clan of Gurjars, Some Of The Jain Religion And the Parmar and Panchariya. She is worshiped by fishermen and other sea-faring tribes and people of Gujarat as she is considered protector of ships at sea. She is worshipped by Kamboya Turi-Barot people of North Gujarat.
Temples
[edit]Koyla Dungar, Miyani
[edit]Jagadu, the 13th century merchant from Kutch, is accredited for building a temple. The present temple at the foot-hill of Koyal Dungar is near the old port town of Miyani near Porbandar. His statue is placed on the right side of the goddess in the temple. The legend associated with the temple holds that the original temple was on the hill overlooking the creek. The idols were moved to the foot of the hill. The seashore of Miyani was inaccessible, as any ship that came within eyesight of Goddesses would sink. Jagdu Shah was travelling with his fleet of 7 ships. He was on the last ship with his family. One by one the other 6 ships sank in front of his eyes. His Captain reminded him that he had warned that no ships can reach within sight of the temple and that only Goddess Harsidhhi could save them. Jagdu prayed to Devi for safe anchoring in shore and his ship reached safely the shore.[1][2]
Harsiddhi Devi Mandir, Rangir
[edit]This temple of Devi Harsiddhi, located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh is known in the Bundelkhand region. This temple was built by Bundela rulers.[3]
Photo gallery
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Ancient temple of Harsidhhi also known as Harshad atop Koyala hill near Miyani, Gujarat
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Harsidhhi Mata Temple at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
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Carvings on ancient temple of Harshad on Koyla Hill
References
[edit]- ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Káthiáwar. Government Central Press. 1884. p. 439.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "શ્રી હરસિદ્ધિ માતા મંદિર નો ઇતિહાસ". Share in India (in Gujarati). 16 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "पहाड़ों पर विराजीं रानगिर की हरसिद्धि माता, तीन रूपों में होते हैं भक्तों को दर्शन | Harsiddhi Mata of Rangir". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2025-03-03.