Bhadrakali Mandir
Temple
Bhadrakali Mandir
Bhadrakali Mandir, located in Itkhori, Chatra district of Jharkhand, is a revered pilgrimage site known for its spiritual significance and architectural beauty. Dedicated to Maa Bhadrakali, a fierce form of Goddess Durga, the temple is considered a Siddha Peetha, a place where divine energies are believed to manifest.
The temple complex is a confluence of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, reflecting the region’s rich spiritual heritage. The origins of the temple trace back to the Pala dynasty in the 9th–10th century, with inscriptions in Brahmi script attributing its construction to King Mahendra Pal II. The main idol of Maa Bhadrakali is a five-foot-tall black stone statue, flanked by statues of deities like Vishnu and Shiva.
A unique feature of the temple is the Sahasra Shivling, a five-foot-high black stone Shivling engraved with 1,008 miniature Shivlings, attracting thousands of devotees, especially during the month of Shravan. The temple also houses a Bodhi Stupa adorned with 1,008 Buddha statues, symbolizing its Buddhist heritage.
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