Unique Temple: Odisha has a Devi temple named Dandu Maa or Dandamaramma, which is opened only during Navratri in a year. A crowd of devotees throngs here during Navratri. The rest of the time this temple remains closed.
Dandu Maa Temple Interesting Facts Odisha: There are many such temples in our country which are opened to see devotees only on special occasions in a year. The temple is in a place called Parlakemundi in Gajapati district of Odisha. It is known as Dandu Maa or Dandamamma. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The special thing is that this temple is opened on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri for only 9 days in a year. Other times this temple remains closed. There are many secrets connecting this temple which also make it special.
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What is the recognition associated with this temple?
Local people have to say that Goddess Durga should be worshiped in Navratri itself. Keeping this in mind, our ancestors made this rule, which continues even today. However, for how many years this tradition has been going on, very few people are aware of it. This temple of Maa Durga is opened on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri to see the devotees and the last day is closed by law.
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Mother’s miracle appears here
On the last day of Navratri, when the priests close the temple, they keep a coconut inside the pitcher. The special thing is that this coconut does not deteriorate till next year. After a year, when you open the doors of the temple, this coconut is found, that is, it does not rot. These coconut devotees are distributed as offerings. Coconut is the same after a year, no one has understood its secret till date.
The history of the temple is mysterious
There is no information about who built this temple of Maa Durga located in Odisha. Many people say that this statue of Goddess Durga was manifested from the earth, which people installed at this place. Later people built a temple here. Later, scholars made a tradition of opening this temple only in Navratri, which continues even today. People believe that this statue of Goddess is miraculous. Whatever desire is sought here, it is definitely fulfilled.
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