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|name=Bijasan Mata Temple<br />
|religious_affiliation=[[Hinduism]]<br />
|deity=Bijasan Mata<br />
|festival=[[Navratri]]<br />
|district=[[Indragarh]], [[Bundi]]<br />
|state=[[Rajasthan]]<br />
|country={{flagicon|IND}} [[India]]<br />
|map_type=India Rajasthan<br />
|coordinates={{coord|25.73292|76.16594|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
|map_caption=Location in Rajasthan}}<br />
'''Bijasan Mata Temple''' is a renowned Hindu temple situated in the town of [[Indragarh]], nestled amidst the scenic landscape of [[Bundi district|Bundi]] district in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. The temple is dedicated to Bijasan Mata, which is another name of Hindu Goddess [[Durga]]. Goddess Durga beheaded the demon named [[Raktabīja|Raktabija]], after that she made that demon a seat and sat on it, hence she came to be known by the name ''Bijasan Mata''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Temple Profile |url=https://devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/bundi/bijasanmataji.htm |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in}}</ref><br />
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Situated in a cave in the [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli]] mountain range, this temple is said to be more than two thousand years old. Every year millions of devotees from the state, country and abroad come to [[Darshan (Indian religions)|darshan]] of the Goddess Bijasan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Chaitra Navratri 2023 : यहां बाबा कृपानाथ की तपस्या से प्रसन्न होकर प्रकट हुई थी बीजासन माता, जानिए मान्यता |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/kota-navratri-2023-bijasana-mata-appeared-here-pleased-with-baba-kripanath-penance-5692403.html |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><br />
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== Geography ==<br />
This temple is situated at a high hill of [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli]] mountain range in Indragarh town of Bundi district. Devotees have to climb more than 750 stairs to have [[Darshan (Indian religions)|darshan]] here.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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== History ==<br />
According to the locals here, about two thousands of years ago there was a dense forest in the temple area. At that time, [[Siddha]] Saint Baba Kripanath Ji Maharaj had arrived here while traveling from somewhere. He made his place on a high hill of Aravalli mountains at this place and started worshiping the goddess Bijasan. According to the belief, being pleased with his [[Sādhanā|sadhana]], the Goddess Bijasan appeared and gave him physical [[Darshan (Indian religions)|darshan]]. After this, Mother Goddess appeared in a small cave on the same high hill.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=नवरात्रि पर बीजासन माता के दरबार में उमड़े श्रद्धालु |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/bundi/news/devotees-gathered-in-the-court-of-bijasan-mata-on-navratri-131102486.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref><br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The temple is built like a [[cave]]. Within the temple, there is an idol of goddess Bijasan. Which is claimed as self-manifested. Here seven sisters of Goddess [[Navadurga|Navdurga]] are worshiped. A temple of 6 sisters of [[Durga]] is built below. There are 750 stairs in the temple.<ref>{{Cite news |title=बीजासन माता मंदिर पर उमड़े श्रद्धालु |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/kota/bundi/news/devotees-gathered-at-indergarh-bijasan-mata-temple-127847451.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref><br />
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== Accessibility ==<br />
Temple is easily accessible by road from various parts of [[Bundi district|Bundi]] district. The nearest railway station is located in indarghar sumerganj mandi, approximately 10 kilometers away, while the nearest airport is in [[Jaipur]], around 200 kilometers from [[Indragarh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=इस मंदिर में पहाड़ को फाड़ कर प्रकट हुई थीं माता |url=https://hindi.news18.com/videos/bijasan-mata-mandir-bundi-rajasthan-965633.html |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><br />
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== Festivals and celebrations ==<br />
The temple becomes a hub of festivities during [[Navaratri|Navratri]], a nine-night festival dedicated to honoring Goddess Durga in her various manifestations. Millions of devotees from various states of the country including [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], and [[Gujarat]] flock to the temple during this auspicious period to take part in religious rituals. The entire temple complex is adorned with colorful decorations and illuminated with traditional lamps, creating an enchanting atmosphere.<ref>{{Cite news |title=नवरात्र के साथ माता बिजासन मेला शुरू:दूर-दूर से बड़ी संख्या में दर्शन करने आते हैं भक्त, 7 बहनों के साथ विराजमान हैं माता |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/bundi/news/bundi-mata-bijasan-fair-starts-with-navratri-131994876.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Bijasan Mata Temple, Indore]]<br />
*[[Bijasan Mata Temple, Salkanpur]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]]<br />
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