Where the goddess herself does fire bath
The temple of Edana Mata is near Udaipur in Rajasthan, where the mother herself does fire bath. The open roof of the temple and the miracle of the fire arising out automatically have made it one of the unique Shakti Peethas of India. Devotees believe that only the offerings are burnt by the fire, the idol of the goddess keeps untouched, and those who come to see, their sorrows and diseases are removed.
Temple secret
The temple of Idana Mata is located in the Aravalli hills, about 60 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan. This is not an ordinary temple but the power bench of Mewar. Its biggest feature is that this temple does not have a roof and here the goddess herself takes a fire bath.
Miraculous incident of fire bath
It is said that from time to time, there is a sudden fire in the temple. Flames arise from 10 to 20 feet. Chunaris, makeup materials, garlands and other indulgences kept in the offering. But the idol of the goddess does not harm at all. Devotees call this incident a mother’s fire bath.
Why is the fire bath?
Local belief is that when the power of the mother is awake, the fire automatically appears. It is also considered to be the self -purification of the goddess. This is the reason that incense sticks or other combustible materials are never lit in the temple premises. So that it is clear that the fire is produced by the will of the goddess.
traditions and customs
When there is a fire in the temple, the priests first take off the jewelery of the goddess. After the fire is calm, a new makeup of the idol is done. Devotees believe that by witnessing this fire bath, all the sufferings of life disappear.
Disease and suffering recognition
Eidana Mata is also considered as disease prevention. It is said that people suffering from paralysis also become healthy here. Devotees offer a trident on completion of the vow. Devotees from far and wide reach this miraculous temple.
History and importance
Historians believe that this temple is related to the time of the Pandavas. King Jai Singh also worshiped this goddess. This is the reason that the temple of Idana Mata is a witness to not only faith but also history and tradition.
Uncertain time miracle
The fire bath is not fixed. Sometimes this incident occurs two or three times a month, sometimes only a few times in the whole year, but every time the result is the same, the idol of the goddess is protected from fire and the faith of the devotees becomes deeper.
Why is this temple special?
This place is still counted among the rare miracles of India. Devotees believe that the Goddess consumes their sins and suffering in the fire bath. This is the reason that this temple of Idana Mata is a unique confluence of both reverence and mystery.
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