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{{Short description|Hindu Temple in Bihar, India}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Maa Vishhari Sthan Diwari
| native_name = माँ विषहरि स्थान दिवारी
| native_name_lang = hi
| image = Maa Vishhari Diwari Sthan.jpg
| image_size = 240px
| caption = New temple of Maa Vishhari
| deity = [[Goddess]] Vishhari
| festivals = [[Shravan]]
| location = Simri Bakhtiyarpur Road, Diwari [[Saharsa district|Saharsa]], [[Bihar]], 852202
| country = [[India]]
| map_type = India
| map_size = 240px
| map_caption = Location of the temple in India
| map_relief = 1
| mapframe = yes
| coordinates = {{coord|25.8315350|N|86.5822887|E|region:IN_type:landmark|format=dms|display=it}}
| year_completed = 2024 {{small|(reconstruction)}}
| founded_by = [[Banaili]] {{small|(donate land)}}
| architecture = [[Hindu temple|Temple]]
| architecture_style = [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]]
| elevation_m =
| length = {{cvt|154|ft|m|order=flip}}
}}
The '''Maa Vishhari Sthan Diwari''' ({{langx|hi|माँ विषहरि स्थान दिवारी}}), also known as the '''Diwari Sthan''', is a historic [[Hindu]] [[Hindu temple|temple]] complex located in Diwari village within the [[Saharsa district]] of [[Bihar]], [[India]]. This ancient shrine is dedicated to [[Goddess]] Vishhari, an incarnation of the serpent goddess [[Manasa]] who is revered as the supreme protector against [[venomous]] creatures and the "remover of [[poison]]." The site is recognized as a significant Siddhi Peeth, attracting devotees and tantric practitioners from across the Kosi region, as well as from neighboring [[Nepal]] and [[West Bengal]]. Local [[folklore]] suggests the temple houses five divine sisters—[[Dutala]], [[Manasa]], [[Maa Bhagwati]], [[Vishhara]], and [[Payal (goddess)|Payal]] making it a unique center for Shakti worship where a sacred "Neer" (holy water) is distributed to [[pilgrims]] seeking protection from [[snakebites]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Wahidi |first=Inzamam |date=2026-01-01 |title=Temple In Bihar: आस्था या अंधविश्वास! इस मंदिर का पानी पीने से नहीं होता ज़हर का असर |url=https://hindi.oneindia.com/news/bihar/temple-in-bihar-faith-or-superstition-poison-not-affect-after-drinking-the-water-of-diwari-temple-762996.html |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=hindi.oneindia.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Nitish inaugurates renovated temple |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nitish-inaugurates-renovated-temple/articleshow/113537948.cms |access-date=2024-12-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==History==
The temple's historical legacy is intertwined with the patronage of the [[Banaili|Rajbaneli estate]], which donated extensive land for its upkeep centuries ago. Historically, the region was a center for spiritual seekers, and the temple remains a focal point for the cultural identity of the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]] and [[Kosi division|Kosi regions]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-09-20 |title=सहरसा के मां विषहरि मंदिर को देख आप हो जाएंगे मंत्रमुग्ध, यहां एक साथ विराजमान हैं पांच देवियां - CM Nitish Kumar |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/cm-nitish-kumar-inaugurated-saharsa-maa-vishhari-temple-bihar-news-brs24092003835 |access-date=2026-01-01 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=hi}}</ref> In a departure from traditional [[Vedic]] customs, the priestly duties at Diwari have been hereditarily performed by members of the Nai (barber) community for generations. Culturally, the temple serves as the epicenter for the annual Vishhari Mahotsav, a state-sponsored festival held during the month of [[Shravan]] that culminates on Shravan [[Purnima]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=आदि शक्ति मां विषहरा के नाम से प्रसिद्ध है दिवारी पंचायत - glipses of village in saharsa |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/saharsa-glipses-of-village-in-saharsa-21978996.html |access-date=2026-01-01 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> During this period, the temple grounds host a massive fair where traditional folk arts and religious ceremonies are performed, drawing thousands of devotees to the [[Saharsa district]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Saharsa District {{!}} India |url=https://saharsa.nic.in/history/ |access-date=2026-01-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Re-construction==
Funded by the [[Bihar government]], the temple was re-constructed and reopened in September 2024. The modern {{convert|154|ft|m|order=flip|adj=mid|-tall}} temple is one of the tallest religious structures in the region.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-21 |title=Nitish inaugurates renovated temple |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nitish-inaugurates-renovated-temple/articleshow/113537948.cms#:~:text=abhay%20singh%20/%20Sep%2021,%202024,managed%20by%20Shanti%20Kali%20Ashram. |access-date=2026-01-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The design of the new Maa Vishhari Sthan blends Nagara (North Indian) and South Indian [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]] architectural styles, featuring intricate carvings and a grand spire. The project was completed at an approximate cost of [[Indian rupee sign|₹]]12 crore as part of a state initiative to boost religious tourism and improve facilities, including the surrounding temple premises and the local Shivganga pond, to accommodate, {{as of|2026|lc=on}}, the growing influx of pilgrims.

==See also==
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* [[List of Hindu temples in India#Bihar|List of Hindu temples in Bihar]]
* [[Saharsa]]
*[[Matsyagandha Lake]]
*[[Simri Bakhtiyarpur]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*https://saharsa.nic.in/ - Official Government website of Saharsa District

[[Category:Dravidian architecture]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Bihar]]
[[Category:Saharsa district]]

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