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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Durga Mandir

Durga Mandir in Nawada, Bihar is a Shakta Hindu shrine dedicated to the divine feminine. This temple serves as a spiritual centre within the town, reflecting the region's devotional traditions.

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॥ जय माता दी ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Durga Mandir stands in Nawada, a town in Bihar's Nawada district, as a significant place of worship within the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. The temple is dedicated to Durga, the formidable manifestation of the Divine Mother revered across Hindu philosophy and practice. As a Shakta shrine, it represents the broader spiritual current that honours the feminine principle of cosmic energy and divine power.

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॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

The temple functions as a vital religious landmark for the local community, drawing devotees who seek the blessings of Durga through prayer and ritual observance. Positioned within the town itself, Durga Mandir reflects Nawada's long-standing engagement with Hindu devotional life. The shrine embodies the enduring reverence for Shakti—the creative and protective force—that has shaped spiritual practice in Bihar for centuries.

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Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

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Durga Mandir

Durga Mandir in Nawada, Bihar is a Shakta Hindu shrine dedicated to the divine feminine. This temple serves as a spiritual centre within the town, reflecting the region's devotional traditions.

Durga Mandir stands in Nawada, a town in Bihar's Nawada district, as a significant place of worship within the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. The temple is dedicated to Durga, the formidable manifestation of the Divine Mother revered across Hindu philosophy and practice. As a Shakta shrine, it represents the broader spiritual current that honours the feminine principle of cosmic energy and divine power.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
120Devotees

— ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे —

Sacred Offerings

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Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

श्री

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

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Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

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Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 05:00 AMMangala AartiGoddess is awakened with lamps and conch
  • 08:00 AMSnana & ShringarCeremonial bath followed by adornment
  • 12:00 PMBhog AartiMidday offering of bhoga and naivedyam
  • 04:30 PMUtthapan DarshanRe-opening of the sanctum
  • 07:30 PMSandhya AartiTwilight devotion with rhythmic bells
  • 09:30 PMShayan AartiFinal aarti — sanctum closes

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Nawada, Bihar, India 805110

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