Sharika Devi Temple, Hari Parbat, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
|
Sharika Devi Temple, located at Hari Parbat of Srinagar is a holy shrine.
|
|
|
 Hari Parbat is situated at the fringe of Srinagar city; it is the most ancient and one of the holiest places in Kashmir. It is the abode of Mahashakti, the Divine Mother Jagadamba Sharika Bhagwati, also known as Maha Tripurasundhari or Rajrajeshwari (locally called as harie). The 18-armed goddess Sharika is regarded as the presiding deity ('isht'-Devi) of Srinagar city. The goddess is represented by a Swyambhu Shrichakra (Mahamaha Shrichakra), also called Mahashriyantra, which consists of circular mystic impressions and triangular patterns with a dot (bindu) at the centre. The hill is considered extremely holy due to the presence of the temple of Sharika Devi, especially by the Kashmiri Pundits.
The shrine of Sharika Devi can be neared from Deviangan by a flight of chiselled stone steps, numbering 108. Then number 108 has mysterious implications in Hindu mythology. It is perhaps due to the Shrichakra that the capital city of Kashmir is said to have derived its name of Srinagar (Shrinagra). According to the 'Visishtadhvaita' doctrine, 'Shri' is the divine consort of the Lord and is said to play the intermediary between God and human soul. The shrine of Chakrishwar has been a place of worship from the day Goddess Sharika demonstrated herself in the form of a 'shila' (small rock) on the Hair Parbat. The days of Phagun Krishna Paksh Ashtami (Hora Ashtami) and Ashad Shukla Paksh Saptami, Ashtami and Navami (Har Satum, Har Aatham and Har Navum) are the auspicious days for the devotional prayers at the Sharika Temple peeth. Ashad Navami (Har Navum) is said to be the birthday of Sharika Bhagwati.
On this day of Sharika Jayanti, devotees make sacrificial offering of 'Teher-charvan' (rice boiled with turmeric powder and mixed with oil, salt and cooked liver of goat) to the Almighty Goddess. This ritual is locally known as 'Chout Kharoun'. On 'Navreh', (the New Year Day of Kashmiri Pundits) during the month of Magh and throughout Navaratri, devotees regularly visit the Hari Parbat for special prayers and worship.
(Last Updated on : 25-03-2013)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples
|
|
|
| • | Buddhist Cave Temples In India
Buddhist Cave Temples in India reflect the typical Buddhist mode of art and architecture. The Buddhist caves in India form an important part of Indian rock-cut architecture, and are among the most prolific examples of rock-cut architecture around the world.
| | | • | Temples of Odisha
Temples of Odisha have remarkable architectural construction and beauty and this state serves as a home to the famous Jagganath Temple and the great Lingaraja Temple.
| | | • | Yamunotri Temple
The Temple of Yamunotri is at the foothill of the Kalind Parvat at the left bank of the Yamuna at a height of 3,185 mtrs. It is a famous religious site of the Hindus as it included among the Chota Char Dhams.
| | | • | Temples in Bhubaneshwar
Temples in Bhubaneshwar offer the visiting tourists an unforgettable experience of its rich and glorious past.
| | | • | Panhalakaji Caves
Panhalakaji Caves are the Buddhist caves in western India depicting the Buddhist art and architecture of ancient era. The cave displays Bramhi and Devanagiri scripts dating back to the 10th or 11th century AD.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
