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Navratri 2026: Discover the Tantric Secrets of Bihar Famous Teldiha Temple
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News18•19-10-2026, 08:16
Navratri 2026: Discover the Tantric Secrets of Bihar Famous Teldiha Temple
- •Located on the banks of the Badua River in Banka district, the Teldiha Durga Temple attracts thousands of devotees from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal during Shardiya Navratri.
- •Established in 1603 by Hariballabh Das through Tantric rituals, the temple is renowned as a Siddhi Peeth where the Goddess resides in an unbaked mud sanctum sanctorum.
- •The tradition of Patha Bali and offering Daliya holds immense religious significance, with devotees believing that simply offering a vessel of water fulfills all sincere wishes.
- •Local authorities are focusing on better crowd control, waste management, and basic infrastructure development as the temple's popularity as a tourist destination continues to grow.
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The Teldiha Durga Temple is situated on the banks of the Badua River in Teldiha village, Banka district, Bihar. The tradition of the temple's establishment dates back to the year 1603, when Hariballabh Das established the Goddess through Tantric rituals.
During Shardiya Navratri, the temple witnesses a massive influx of devotees who participate in traditions such as Patha Bali (animal sacrifice) and offering Daliya. Devotees also believe that simply offering a vessel of water on the first day of Navratri fulfills all their wishes.
About five years ago, an initiative was launched to include the Teldiha Temple in the Religious Trust Board and develop it as a tourist destination to expand basic facilities.
