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Kaila Devi Temple, Karauli, Rajasthan
Locality/village : Kailadevi
State : Rajasthan
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Gangapur City
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Rajasthani,Hindi& English
Temple Timings : 7:00 am and 06:30 pm
Photography : Not Allowed
Kaila Devi Temple, Karauli
Karauli District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The town of Karauli is the district headquarters. Karauli is famous for popular red-stone.Karauli State was a princely state in India from 1348 to 1949. It is bordered by Dholpur District to the east; by Bharatpur District to the north-east; by Dausa District to the north; and by SawaiMadhopur District to the west.The Chambal River forms the south-eastern boundary of the district, 5 K.M. far from Mandrayal across which lies the state of Madhya Pradesh. While almost the entire district is covered by hills and ravines, there are no lofty peaks, the highest having an elevation of less than 1400 feet above sea-level.
Kaila Devi is believed to be the form of Mahalakshmi or the Goddess of wealth. Red flags along with bhog Prasad are offered by devotees to the Goddess on each day of the year. The most attractive attribute of the Kaila Devi Temple is the Jagran performed by Jagatji at the temple. 2 more attractions of the temple includes the shrine facing HanumanjiMandir (locally addressed as Languria) and ‘Bhairon Baba’ Mandir, situated in the courtyard of the temple. The sanctum sanctorum houses the idols of two deities, one of Kaila Devi and another is of Chamunda Devi.
Kaila Devi temple architecture has stood the test of time and is wonderful example of building contrivance. Till today the temple has not crumbled or being subject to ruins in any sort of manner. The frontage of the temple holds intricate mosaic and relief work. The large Shikhar of the temple is also an architectural marvel. There is chowk in front of the main temple that is opened and on either side there is a verandah. The area around the temple is also adorned with various statutes. Another unique feature is that the temple is located at the foothills of the mountain and is surrounded by greenery. The Jagmohan (prayer hall is also the same). The ornamental work, engraving and encarving have been done on walls and pillars. Red Stone of Karauli was used for construction of Temple.
The Kaila Devi Temple is dedicated to the tutelary deity, Goddess Kaila Devi, of the erstwhile princely Jadaun Rajput rulers of the Karauli state. It is a marble structure with a large courtyard of a checkered floor. In one place are a number of red flags planted by devotees.
These Red flags existing in the Kaila devimandir are placed by the devotees. Devotees used to put the bhog along with these flags there in kailadevimandir on each day of the year. The Jagran by the bhagatji is the most attractive thing here happens every night at 09:00 PM IST in the temple. Devotees used to come there by foot from different areas of Rajasthan,UP,MP and all over India in the month of Chaitra.
Legend says that king Bhompal received instructions from Goddess Kaila Devi to build the temple for her as he was a great devotee of Kaila Devi, he built this temple and since then the place has become so sacred that millions of people from far and wide come here for darshan. Later Maharaja Gopal Singh of Yadava clan built a big and beautiful temple with dome whose apex was made from gold. Maharaja Bhanwarpal fabricated many buildings and the area soon acquired immense for its sacredness and scenic charm. In the sanctum sanctorum, there are two idols. The idol of Kaila Devi is slightly reclined as the neck of the goddess is bend. The idols are very old and they are made of the locally available stone.
A major part of the Kaila Devi rituals and observances are the mass prayers offered to the Goddess in the morning at 7:00 am and 06:30 pm respectively.
Every year, thousands of devotees visit the temple on their foot in the month of Chaitra to seek blessings of the Devi. An annual fair is held in the honor of Kaila Devi. It is held at the village Kaila in the Chaitra Month. It starts from Chaitra Budi 12 and lasts for a fortnight. The deity is worshipped as ‘Kuladevi’ by people residing at Kaurauli, Dholapur, Agra and many parts of western Rajasthan.
Summer is not a good time to visit Karauli. The best time to visit this heritage town is from October to March.
Kaila Devi temple is a Hindu religion temple, known to be one of the 9 Shakti peetas of goddess Durga. Located on the banks of Kalisilriver at a distance of 23 km from the Karauli city.
Kaila Devi Temple By Road
Kaila Devi Temple is located at 23 km southwest of Karauli on the major district rd. One can easily reach here by local bus or local taxi.
Kaila Devi Temple By Rail
Kaila Devi Temple is well connected through nearest Gangapur City Railway station (35 km) to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Ajmer, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.
Kaila Devi Temple By Air
Kaila Devi Temple can be reach through nearest Jaipur Airport (160 Km) which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.
Kaila Devi Temple, Karauli, Rajasthan
Other places which are worth visiting in Karauli district:
- KedarNath Cave and Temple:This is the original temple of Kaila Devi. This place was declared unsafe due to threat from the animals in jungle of the Ranthambore. This is situated 3 km from the town. Devotees can walk there for the pray.
- Ranthambore Sanctuary:Kaila devi is connected to one side of the century. which has an entrance from this town.
- Shri Mahavirji Temple:This is a Famous Jain Temple which is around 45 km from the town.
- MehandipurBalaji Temple: This is a temple of Lord Hanuman situated at a distance of around 95 km from the town.
- Barbasin Temple:This is a Barbasin Devi Temple which is situated at a distance of 13 km at the banks of Kalisil River.
