Mandir Darshan

The idols of Ganesh Ji and Hanuman Ji are ‘Pritishtith’ (Installed) on the right side at the foyer of the temple premises, built in the ‘Dome Style,’ and the idol of Lord Ganesh is installed in the temple premises as Shri Ganapati Ji is the first deity to be worshipped as per Hindu mythology. PawansutAnjaneya always resides in the holy flag ofGoddess Shri Naina Ji, as the protector. The offering of ‘Modok’ to beloved Gajanan and ‘Sindur (Vermilion) and ‘Langots’ (Loin Cloth) to Shri Hanuman Ji affirm the fulfilment of the wishes of the devotees.

At the very entrance of the temple, a divine idol of ‘Ek Pad Bhairav Ji’ is installed, and liquor is offered to the deity by the disciples.

Along with the Shri Bhairav temple, there is a huge ‘Peepal tree with three stems at its root. These three stems in folk beliefs are considered to be forms of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The leaves symbolize the basic form which is behind the working of the existence and are reflected as the male and female. The soft and small sized ‘Peepal leaves are considered as being the female part and the other, somewhat larger and less tender part of the leaves, as the male one. Brahma Pindi is established in the root of the tree. This ‘Pindi’ has been there since times immemorial and people move salvation after visiting it.

The ‘Shikhar’ style of the temple of Lord Lakshmi Narayan is situated close to the “Peepal tree in the temple premises itself. In this temple, Lord Shaligram with the divine deity of Shri Laxminarayan is established with the other deities. By ‘Darshans, the devotees receive the blessings of happiness and prosperity.

ShvetBatukji’s temple near Shri Laxmi Narayan temple is also built in Dome style. Batukji is also included in the Ganas of Goddess Shri Naina Devi ji. The worship of nine girls in the form of Navdurga is presumed to be the adulation of Shri Batukji. For the happiness of the Goddess, the devotees also worship Shri Batukji along with the nine girls which in turn showers the loving blessings of the Goddess.

In front of the ShvetBatuk temple, outside the main temple of the goddess two lions, the vehicle of the Goddess under the pavilion, are seated. The holy lotus feet of the Goddess are installed on Dharamshila. According to the public opinion, starting fromThana Kot there are seven more Padukas. The devotees with the help of the priests offer their prayers to the Goddess.

There is Shiva temple in the north-east at the beginning of the DivyaMandirParikrama of Goddess Shri Naina Devi ji. Built in the Shikhar style, in this temple, along with Shiva, Shiva family is also established. Bholenath here is known by the name Ashutosh Shankar. Adjacent to the main entrance to this temple, the evening prayer is inscribed on the wall. On the right to the Shivalaya there is a room for the priest and the divine kitchen of the Goddess. The food offering of the Goddess is prepared with devotion and purity

The idol of Mahakali is installed at the back part of the main temple. This temple built in dome shape has a tradition of offering various kinds of ‘Prashad’ (Food). “Mudan’ (First Hair Cutting Ceremony) and for initiation of a celibate life, the devotees offer their hair as a token of faith and tradition for longevity and health of the celibates.

The sacred flags of the Goddess are adorned along the wall at the entrance of the temple in the evening. These flags are holstered by the local priests in the month Chatr and Ashwinnavratra abiding by the rules of classical legislation and traditions.

The direct vision of BhagwatiMaaDurga is equivalent to having an audience with the divine primordial energy and this phenomenal event happens when Goddess Jwala Ji comes to visit her. In the back of the main temple, in front of the Mahakali temple, the first rays of natural light falls on the iron trident installed on the rear grill. After that, as soon as the devotees raise their hands with flowers in their hands, on their fingers, flowers, and peepal leaves and in the sanctum, Goddess Durga is seen in the form of a light. These natural lights are cool. Maa Naina’s langar runs night and day by the grace of mother Annapurna.

Chatushti Yogini kund is established in the back side of the temple whose worship is continued in accordance with the ancient traditions. In the row of Yogini Kund, there is a natural water body on its right and an idol of Lord Surya on the left.

The idol of Padmasan, Dravi and NidhiPatra Hasta Mata Annapurna, is installed in the south wall outside the main temple. The devotees of the Devi ask for the boon of getting wealth and happiness after coming here, which is the divine abode of Maa Annapurna.

The AkhandHawanKund’ situated in the left part of the temple is the pillar of faith of the devotees of Maa. This HawanKund was established by Shri Govind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. In this HawanKund, the Hawan is started by the chief priest of the temple in ‘Brahmmuhurta’ (Early Morning). After that, the Hawan is continued by all the devotees who have come to visit the shrine. In this powerful HawanKund, ‘Homas” like ‘Shatchandi, SahastraChandi. Shiva Purana’ and many more are done. This Kund is aflame with fire and it absorbs everything in itself. It takes quintals of Hawan material and the devotees adorn the holy ashes on their foreheads and even take it home for protection. This ‘AkhandHawanKund’ has never been cleaned or emptied out.

To the left of the idol and near the HawanKund is the ‘Yama Dwar.” Ancient idols of Yama and Yami are installed at this dwar. According to the popular belief, there has been a practice of sacrificing buffaloes from the altar of Yama Dwar. However, this practice has been discontinued.

When MaaBhavani killed Mahishasura, she handed over his skull to Lord Brahma Ji who established it in the middle of Naina Devi hill which is now known as Brahma KapaliKund. It is situated in the middle part of the LangarBhawan at a distance of one hundred steps from the temple. The temple trust has arranged water in this area and devotees pay their homage here. A cave is adorned at a distance of about 250 metersfrom the temple complex. This cave, estimated 50 meters long, is carved out beautifully. According to the legend, many sages used to do penance in this cave.

Maa Naina Ji plucked both the eyes of the demon Mahishasura and threw them towards the back of the Trikuta hill, which is believed to have created two Bawaris” (Water Bodies); Bum kiBawari, also known as JheeraBawari. ‘Gagaria (Carrying Holy Water Pot) bare footed brings holy water from this Bawarieveryday for bathing and worshipping the Goddess. The second BawariBhumukh has cremation ground nearby and its holy water is used for rituals of cremation. The water of both Bawaris is beneficial for prayers and this divine place is mesmerizing for all saints, seers and devotees

A chief commander of the demon King Mahishaura was known by the name of Chikshur. MaaJagdamba cut this head and threw it three kilometers south which is now called ChakshuKund. Women take bath in this ChikshuKund with the desire to have children and their desires are fulfilled here. The miraculous results of bathing here are world known. According to popular belief, Pandavas also contributed in the construction of this Kund.

The water which flows by the lotus feet of Shri Naina Devi Ji is popularly known as Charan Ganga. Flowing towards the north of Sri Anandpur Sahib, this Ganges joins the Sutlej, Devotees of the Maa (Devi) after taking bath in holy Charan Ganga start Padyatra by hailing and chanting the glories of divine mother. As per the folklore, there has been a tradition of bathing, charity and reverence at this divine place of Ganges.