Maa Ratneshwari Temple

Maa Ratneshwari Mandir
Maa Ratneshwari Mandir
माँ रत्नेश्वरी मंदिर
	Top View of Maa Ratneshwari Temple
Religion
District	Darbhanga
Deity	Durga (Maa Ratneshwari Devi)
Location
Location	Ratanpur Abhiman
State	Bihar
Country	India
Coordinates	26°17′32″N 85°44′29″E / 26.292112°N 85.7414439°E
Architecture
Type	Traditional Hindu Temple
Specifications
Direction of façade	East
Temple	1
Elevation	52 m (171 ft)Approximate elevation
	Shakta pitha Maa Durga Vaishnavi

Maa Ratneshwari Temple, also known as Maa Ratneshwari Mandir or locally called Durga Asthan, is a Hindu temple located in the eastern part of Ratanpur Abhiman, in Darbhanga, Bihar. The temple is dedicated to Maa Durga in her Lakshmi Swarupa form and has been a site of religious significance for centuries.

History[edit | edit source]

It was established by Baba Bam Bholi Das, following its original foundation by Ratna Sen, a devoted follower of the Durga, during the rule of the Sena Dynasty in Bengal. Ratna Sen, the great-grandson of Keshava Sena, the last ruler of the Sena Dynasty, migrated to Mithilanchal and established a fort near an existing Durga temple. The temple is considered a prominent pilgrimage destination, particularly for devotees from the Mithilanchal region and Nepal.^[1]

Significance and Features[edit | edit source]

The temple is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere, and its worship practices are centered around a sacred Pindi rather than an idol. It does not practice animal sacrifice, which aligns with its tranquil nature. The temple attracts a large number of devotees, especially during the Shardiya Navaratri and Navaratri festivals.^[2]