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Motihari's Buddhi Mai Temple Where Prayers For Children Are Answered
- •Two divine pindis were discovered under a massive banyan tree during the British era after a mysterious elephant shook the tree.
- •Local legend states that a British officer prayed for a child at the temple and was blessed with one within a year.
- •Chief patron Shivshankar Yadav has personally witnessed the prayers of about 100 people being fulfilled.
- •Couples whose wishes are granted often offer unique tokens of gratitude, such as a recent golden bindi offered by a pair from Ghorasahan.
- •The temple premises also enshrine Lord Shiva with his family, Panchmukhi Lord Hanuman, and Lord Ganesha.
Key Questions Answered
According to local oral history from the British era, a divine elephant once shook a large banyan tree and left without eating. Upon inspecting the tree, locals discovered two earthen pindis, which they began to worship. This marked the beginning of the temple's tradition, which continues to this day in Chhatauni, East Champaran.
Devotees, including childless couples, visit the Buddhi Mai Temple to pray for the blessing of children. Chief patron Shivshankar Yadav notes that around 100 people have had their prayers fulfilled, with grateful followers offering tokens like a golden bindi.
Aside from the principal goddess worshipped at the temple, the shrine houses Lord Shiva along with his entire family. Additionally, Panchmukhi Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha are also enshrined within the temple premises.
