Temple Profile: Mandir Shri Kaila Devi
Location: 35 Kms. Away from Bharatpur in the West situated is the temple of Shri Kaila Deviji at Jheel Ka Bada. God Worshipped: Shri Kaila Devi
District: Bharatpur Road Distance from Jaipur: 180 Kms
Built in the year: 1920 AD Nearest Airport: Agra (95 kms)
By Shri Kishan Singhji, the then king of Bharatpur Nearest Rly. Station: Bayana (15 Kms)
       

Cause of Establishment:
Shri Kishan Singhji was a religious hearted person and he was the devotee of Goddess Kaila Devi. For her worship, he built a temple in near about 1920 A.D.

       
Brief of the Diety:

In this temple there are two idols, one of Kaila Devi and the other of Shri Laxmi ji, Bot the idols are made of stone and are more than 160 years old. They are 3’-6” high. The sculpture name is not known. Though made of stone, the idols are extremely charming and give a life like impression.

Religious sect to which the temple belongs:

The temple belongs to the Shakta cult of Hindus, but Kaila Devi is worshipped not only the Shakta but all Hindus in large.

Architecture of the Temple:
Important Architectural Characteristics:

The temple has wonderful architectural contrivance. The frontage of the temple shows meticulously done mosaic work and floral relief work. The shikhar of the temple is very high and a chowk infront of the Jagmohan is opened. On either side, there is a verandah. In the circumambulatory paths also, various statuettes of white marble may be seen.

Material of Construction:

Lime stone, building stone, marble. Etc.

Total Construction Time: 10 years.
Religious aspects of temple:

All Hindus visit the temple, women in particular hold the goddess in great devotion. During Navratras people visit the temple in large number.

Unique features of the temple:

 The temple is situated at the foot of hill and surrounded by a charming thick wood, because of its idyllic beauty, natural surroundings, plants, trees and creepers, shrives and palm trees the place at once captivates, the heat of the visitors who find deep peace prevailing here.

Festivals & Fairs in Temple (Main Events):

In the navratras of Chaitra and Ashwin fairs are organized here under the auspices of Devasthan Vibhag. Shatchandi Yatra is also performed. In addition to all these, all other Hindu festivals are celebrated here.

Timings:
Morning Time: 5.00 am

Evening Time:

10.00 am
Custom & Traditions of Temple:

Though the temple belongs to the Shakta cult but like a Vaishava temple, it is visited and the deity is worshiped by all Hindus. Prasad is distributed and langars (free feastings) are also held.

Vandana (If any particular) in text:
Issues requiring global attention for conservation, protection and improvement of the temple:

 Not only the religious significance of the temple but also the ecological surroundings demand that the place must be securely preserved to maintain its pristine serenity.


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