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Must Visit These Divine Shrines in Azamgarh During Navratri
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News18•16-10-2026, 06:23
Must Visit These Divine Shrines in Azamgarh During Navratri
- •Azamgarh is immersed in Goddess Durga devotion with devotees thronging historical and mythological temples during Navratri.
- •The Dakshineshwari Mata Temple is recognized as the second south-facing temple of the Goddess in all of Asia.
- •The ancient Sheetla Mata Temple in Nizamabad is believed to cure health-related problems and physical sufferings of devotees.
- •Palhameshwari Mata Temple in Palhana is historically linked to King Daksha and hosts a massive fair during Navratri.
Key Questions Answered
The Dakshineshwari Mata Temple is recognized as one of the oldest historical shrines in Azamgarh and is notable for housing the second south-facing form of the Goddess in all of Asia, a manifestation found only in Bengal and Azamgarh across the country.
Located in the historic Nizamabad area of Azamgarh, sincere worship and darshan at the ancient Sheetla Mata Temple are traditionally believed to cure all health-related problems and relieve devotees from diseases and physical sufferings.
The Palhameshwari Mata Temple in the Palhana region is historically connected to King Daksha and his Yajna, functioning as a Shakti Peetha where Goddess Durga literally resides.
