Divine Presence of Mother Chandrahasini on Mahanadi's Banks

Maa Chandrahasini is situated on a hill in Chandrapur, in the Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. This temple is one of the oldest temples. Beautiful depictions of mythological and religious stories, along with a 100-foot-tall statue of Mahadev and Parvati, captivate devotees who come to visit.

Maa Chandrahasini Temple is located on a hill in Chandrapur, located 120 kilometers from Janjgir-Champa and 30 kilometers from Raigarh, on the banks of the Chitrotpala Ganga Mahanadi. Maa Nathaldai is also situated between Maa Chandrahasini and the river. During Navratri, large crowds of devotees gather to visit Maa Chandrahasini. Surrounded by enchanting natural beauty, Chandrapur is a sight to behold. It is said that Maa Chandrahasini is one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of Goddess Durga. Previously, the practice of sacrifice was prevalent here, but has been banned over time.

Devotees stick coins on the wall

Devotees stick coins right behind the Maa Chandrahasini Temple. It is believed that the coin of one whose wish is fulfilled by Mata Rani sticks, while the coin of one whose wish remains unfulfilled falls down. It is also believed that Maa Chandrahasini bestows children and fulfills all the wishes of her devotees.

The Mother Gave the King a Dream

According to another legend, King Chandrahas of Sambalpur was hunting in the forest. He began chasing an animal. During this, he went deep into the forest. As soon as King Chandrahas raised his bow to kill the animal, the animal assumed the form of a goddess and disappeared. That very night, the goddess appeared in the king's dream and told him, "King, build my temple here and increase your fame."

According to legend, King Chandrahas, following the goddess's orders, built the Maa Chandrahasini temple on a hill on the banks of the Mahanadi. He also commissioned the construction of a temple dedicated to Goddess Chandrahasini's younger sister, Goddess Nathaldai, on an island in the river. The Goddess Nathaldai temple is built on an island in the river, but no matter how severe the floods, the temple never sinks.

The Mother's Left Cheek Fell Here
According to legend, the left cheek of Goddess Sati fell on a hill near the Mahanadi River, which is now known as the Barahi Goddess Chandrahasini Temple. The Mother's nose ring landed on an island in the river, which is now known as the Nathaldai Temple.

Saved a Child's Life
It is said that the mere sight of Goddess Chandrahasini and her younger sister, Nathaldai, fulfills the wishes of devotees. There is also a mythological tale about Goddess Chandrahasini and Nathaldai, in which a ruthless policeman throws his young child from a bridge into the river. Chandrahasini and Nathaldai take him in their laps, saving the child's life. Following this incident, devotees' devotion to the Mother Goddess increased. Thousands of devotees visit Chandrapur during Navratri and on ordinary days to seek her blessings.