Namasthasyei Namasthasyei Namasthasyei namo namaha ||
Tripurasundari temple at Thallada near banswadi in
Rajasthan is another Devi-sthal. According to the legend a part of the head from the
dismembered burnt body of Dakshayani fell at this place.
(refer to 'Yoga-agni' in 'Abodes of devi' for background story)
So this is considered as one of the 51 abodes of Devi. Siva as Thirupura-nandha
is the consort of the devi here.
This is a very ancient temple. There are evidences to show that this shrine existed even during the time of King Kanishka. Built in the 11th century the complex was destroyed during Alauddin kilji's invasion. But the idol was saved and kept in a safe place. Later the temple was re-built by the Rajaput dynasty. They consecrated Devi's idol in the sanctum in the place where it was and re-established the popularity of the temple. The Devi holds a bow made of Sugar cane and arrow in one hand a sword in another, sulam ( trident) in the third hand and a lotus in the fourth. She sits astride a lion appearing as Simha-vahini. One cannot forget her benign and merciful look and majestic appearance which is an unforgettable sight.
A 'Sakthi- yanthram' has been kept buried just below the legs of the idol. This is supposed to give greater power to the deity
and all wishes and prayers of the devotees are fulfilled.
The tribals Bhils pray to the devi here as their tribal-goddess. Diwali, durga-ashtami and new-year day are important festivals for celebration.
This is a very ancient temple. There are evidences to show that this shrine existed even during the time of King Kanishka. Built in the 11th century the complex was destroyed during Alauddin kilji's invasion. But the idol was saved and kept in a safe place. Later the temple was re-built by the Rajaput dynasty. They consecrated Devi's idol in the sanctum in the place where it was and re-established the popularity of the temple. The Devi holds a bow made of Sugar cane and arrow in one hand a sword in another, sulam ( trident) in the third hand and a lotus in the fourth. She sits astride a lion appearing as Simha-vahini. One cannot forget her benign and merciful look and majestic appearance which is an unforgettable sight.
A 'Sakthi- yanthram' has been kept buried just below the legs of the idol. This is supposed to give greater power to the deity
and all wishes and prayers of the devotees are fulfilled.
The tribals Bhils pray to the devi here as their tribal-goddess. Diwali, durga-ashtami and new-year day are important festivals for celebration.
Om Sakthi
Location
Thallada is 15 miles from Banswadi in Rajasthan
Thallada is 15 miles from Banswadi in Rajasthan
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