Dadhimata Temple Nagaur of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.
Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.
As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled. of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.
Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.
As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled.
History of Dadhimati Mata
It is said and can be heard from the local people that the temple is dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga who is called by the name of Dadhimati Mata and she killed a demon called Detya Vikatasur. According to Hindu Mythology Dadhimati Mother is believed to be the sister of Rishi Dadhichi, and she was born on due to the churning of the sky. The temple is a grand example of Mahamaru architecture and the temple is built with white marble. The temple was built by Raja Bhojdev I during the 836-892 AD, but according the local people and ancient beliefs it is said that this huge temple came out from the earth itself, and the idol of the Mother Goddess also came into existence with high sound which was scary and scared the local people and animals. And the idol is not just a complete stricture but only the forehead of the Mother Goddess and believed to be revealed on the date of Magh Shukla Saptami.
Architectural Significance
Dadhimati Mata Temple of Nagaur is one of the ancient surviving Hindu temples in India. This shrine is based on the architectural styles and patterns of Gupta Era. The architectural features and characteristics are really unique in several aspects. The main sanctum has a tall sikara and broad sized room. The idol of Dadhimati is installed on the raised platform in the main sanctum. There are no sub-temples in the vicinity of the main temple. Such type of Hindu temple is really rear in the Hindu temple culture and tradition in this region. The walls of the main temple are sculptured with attractive images of local Gods and Goddess. The floral design pattern on the ceiling of the main temple is really so beautiful. The doors are broad with good ventilation facilities. The prayer hall within the main temple building structure is dotted with large size pillars. It is strongly claimed that this temple was build as per the Vasthusastra of those days with a lot of perfection.
Festivals
Dadhimati Mata Temple of Nagaur is known for grandly celebrating local festivals along with major and minor Hindu festivals and auspicious days in a religious manner with a lot of perfection. In this temple, ancient Vedic rules and regulations are followed in a very strict manner to a great extent. People who visit this shrine also strictly adhere to the given culture and tradition of the land. They don't deviate from it under any circumstances and situations. Aarti is performed in the early morning, mid-noon and late evening hours by the temple's main priest.
