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Shardiya Navratra begins at Shila Mata Temple in Amer
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News18•11-10-2026, 14:14
Shardiya Navratra begins at Shila Mata Temple in Amer
- •The grand celebration of Shardiya Navratri has officially begun at the world-famous Shila Mata Temple inside the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur.
- •Ghatasthapana was performed with Vedic chanting during the auspicious muhurat at 11:55 AM, marking the start of nine days of special rituals.
- •After the grand adornment of the Goddess, temple doors opened for public darshan at 1:00 PM, drawing huge crowds chanting Jai Mata Di.
- •The miraculous idol of Shila Mata was brought in the 16th century from Jessore in Bengal by Maharaja Man Singh I of the Kachwaha dynasty.
- •Strict security arrangements, including heavy police deployment and medical teams, have been put in place to manage the massive influx of devotees.
Key Questions Answered
Ghatasthapana was completed during the auspicious muhurat at 11:55 AM on the first day of Shardiya Navratri.
According to historical beliefs, the miraculous idol was brought in the 16th century from Jessore in Bengal by Maharaja Man Singh I of the Kachwaha dynasty.
Following the completion of Ghatasthapana and a grand adornment of the Goddess, temple doors opened for general public darshan from around 1:00 PM.
