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{{short description|Hindu temple in India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Shyama Mai Temple
| native_name_lang = Mithila
| image = Shyama Mai Temple, Darbhanga.jpg
| caption = View of Shyama Mai Temple, Darbhanga

| religious_affiliation = [[Hinduism]]
| deity = [[Kali]]
| festival = [[Navaratri]]

| location = [[Kathalbari]]
| district = [[Darbhanga]]
| state = [[Bihar]]
| country = {{flag|India}}
|map_type = India Bihar#India#Asia
|map_size = 200
| coordinates = {{coord|26|09|37.8|N|85|53|59.5|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}

| architecture_type = [[hindu temple]]
| architecture_style = [[ nagara style Architecture]]
| creator = Maharaja Sir Kameshwar Singh
| established = 1933

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'''Mother Kali's Dham Shyama Kali temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]], built on the pyre in [[Darbhanga]], [[Bihar]]. A large number of devotees visit here and all [[Manglik]] works are also done. This temple is known as Shyama Mai's temple.<ref name="navbharattimes">{{Cite news|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/astro/others/maa-shyama-mai-temple-darbhanga-bihar-state-and-temple-of-maa-kali-in-india-28667|title=This temple is located above the funeral pyre in the crematorium, the prayers of the mother are fulfilled.|date=10 March 2020|author=Navbharat Times|access-date=22 May 2020|language=hi}}</ref> Shyama Mai's temple is built on the pyre of [[Rameshwar Singh|Maharaja Rameshwar Singh]] at the crematorium Ghat and is an unusual occurrence in itself. Maharaja Rameshwar Singh was one of the seeker kings of the Darbhanga royal family. Due to the name of the king, this temple is known as Rameshwari Shyama Mai. The temple was founded by [[Kameshwar Singh|Maharaj Kameshwar Singh]] of Darbhanga in 1933.

==Festivals==
In the sanctum sanctorum, a huge statue of Maa [[Kali]] is installed on the right side of [[Mahakala|Mahakal]] and [[Ganapati]] and<ref name="navbharattimes"/>[[Batuka Bhairava|Batukabhairava Dev]] on the left. The Mund Mala around the neck of the mother has the equivalent of the letters of the Hindi alphabet. Devotees believe that this is because the Hindi alphabet is a symbol of creation. Aarti held in the temple has special significance. Devotees who come here wait for hours to join the temple aarti. During [[Navratri]],<ref name="Jagran"/> the number of devotees increases and a fair is held here.<ref name="Jagran">{{Cite news|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/darbhanga-event-in-shyama-mai-temple-19761085.html|title=From today, mother Shyama Namdhun's voice will resonate|date=16 November 2019|author=Dainik Jagran|access-date=22 May 2020|language=hi}}</ref>

==History==
The [[statue]] of mother was brought from Paris -
Historians say that this statue came from [[Paris]].<ref name="navbharattimes"/> Visiting the feet of Mother Shyama Kali fulfills every wish of the devotees. On the part of the mother, there is a delectable Raktim or yellow cloth. This idol of Maa Kali is of four arms. The right hand always blesses the visiting refugees. The entire temple complex is always in a bustling mood and the atmosphere is vibrant with Jai Shyama Mai's Jayghosh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/darbhanga/news/mother-shyama-kali-is-on-pyre-in-shyama-mai-temple-065047-5662563.html|title=Mother Shyama Kali is on pyre in Shyama Mai temple|author=Dainik Bhaskar|access-date=22 May 2020|language=hi}}</ref>

==Legends==
In this temple, mother Kali is worshiped with both [[Vedic]] and [[Tantra|Tantric]] methods.<ref name="Jagran"/> Usually in [[Hinduism]] the couple does not go to the cremation ground until after 1 year of marriage. But in this temple built in the cremation ground, not only newlyweds come to seek blessings, but weddings are also done in this temple. Experts say that Shyama Mai Mata is the form of [[Sita]]. Laldas, who was a servant of King Rameshwar Singh, has explained this in the Rameshwar Charit Mithila Ramayana. It is derived from the [[Ramayana]] composed by [[Valmiki]]. It is told that after Ravana was killed, Mother-Sita told Lord Rama that whoever slays Sahastraanan will be the real hero.<ref name="navbharattimes"/>

On this, Lord [[Rama]] went out to kill him. During the war, Lord Rama got an arrow from Sahastraanan. Mother Sita became very angry on this and killed Sahastraanan. Mother's color turned black with anger. Even after the slaughter, her anger did not calm down, so Lord Shiva himself had to come to stop him. As soon as the feet were placed on the Lord's chest, the mother was very ashamed and the tongue came out of her mouth. This form of Mother is worshiped and she is called here as Kali not Shyama.<ref name="navbharattimes"/>

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
File:Idol of Shyama Mai Temple, Darbhanga.jpg|View of Shyama Mai Temple Idol Deity Kali Goddess.
File:Cornerstone_OR_Foundation_Stone_Of_Shyama_Mai_Temple,_Darbhanga_@_2018-12-05.jpg|Cornerstone OR Foundation Stone Of Shyama Mai Temple, Darbhanga.
File:Ghanta Ghar at Shyama Mai Temple.jpg|Ghanta Ghar at Shyama Mai Temple.
File:View_of_Madhaweshwar_Temple_at_Kathalbari.jpg|View of Madhaweshwar Temple at Kathalbari.
File:Annapurna Temple at Darbhanga.jpg|View of Annapurna Temple near Shyama Mai Temple at Darbhanga.
File:Kameshwari Kali Temple at Darbhanga.jpg|View of Kameshwari Kali Temple near Shyama Mai Temple at Darbhanga.
File:Laxmishwari Tara Temple at Darbhanga.jpg|View of Laxmishwari Tara Temple near Shyama Mai Temple at Darbhanga.
File:Rudreshwari Kali Temple at Darbhanga.jpg|View of Rudreshwari Kali Temple near Shyama Mai Temple at Darbhanga.
File:Shyama Mai Temple Pond at Darbhanga.jpg|View of Shyama Mai Temple Pond at Darbhanga
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Bihar}}
{{Hindu temples in Bihar}}
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{{Tourist sites in Bihar}}
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{{Darbhanga Division}}

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