Cause of Establishment:
To expand the faith for
the goddess and her wonderous deeds and to make a place of worship available to
the devotees, this charming and delightful spot was selected for the temple
location. The Nath cult has a special reverence for this temple.
Brief of the Diety:
Both the idols are lion
riding goddesses in the posture of killing Mahishasura. They both are eight
armed. Their faces are Vermillion pasted. The only difference between the two
is of the stone. That of Brahmani is made of marble while that of Rudrani is
made of locally available med stone.
Religious sect to which
the temple belongs: Nath cult
Architecture of the
Temple:
Important Architectural
Characteristics:
The Shikhar of the temple bear highly artistic
statuettes of gods and goddesses. On a platform of the elegantly hewn stones is
placed a silver throne with drawn patterns there on. This is the seat for the
deities. Mandapa or the prayer portico was initially built in the Vikram Samvat
699 (647 A.D.). Afterwards in 11th and 12th centuries it was repaired and
renovated. The present edifice came is this shape in the Vikram Samvat 1970
(1913 A.D.). The work was accomplished on the 7th day of bright half of
Vaisakha in Samvat 1980 (1923 A.D.). The huge temple in its present form was
built by Seth Ram Gopal Dangayach and his family.
Material of Construction:
Lime, stone and marble
Total Construction Time: One month and 7 days originally in the 1st
stage.
Religious aspects of
temple:
The goddesses (deities)
in the temple are the incarnations of Devi Bhagwati. Visitors and devotees come
to the temple with their wishes, which are fulfilled by the deity. Again after
their fulfillment of wishes, they visit the temple and offer Prasadam (sweet
dishes cooked and offered to the deity with ceremony). The deity accepts the
Prasadam, which is then distributed to all. Strong and unflinching faith in the
miraculous powers of the deities draw the devotees from far all places.
Unique features of the
temple:
The Arawalli Hills are
the world's most ancient hills. That part of the Arawalis, names as Malketu,
this temple is built and it is an ancient shrine. A stone inscription in
Sanskrit language and Devanagari script are in a beautiful style and ornamental
script. In this inscription hymns to Lord Ganesh, Chandrika Devi and Kuvera. In
the high-pinnacled temple of Shri Shakambhari, there is ample space available
for the visitors to lodge. Charity lodges are available.
Festivals & Fairs in
Temple (Main Events):
Every year in the dark
half of Bhadrapada month, visitors circumambulate the temple from the Ninth day
to Amavasya the moonless night.
Timings:
Morning Time: from 6.00 am
Evening Time: till 10.00 pm
Custom & Traditions
of Temple:
Nihanga Sadhus of Nath
cult have been the priests of this temple. They offer the daily service. The
mahant ie. Head Priest is succeeded by his chief disciple..
