Danteshwari Temple – Dantewada
On the confluence of rivers Shankini and Dankini, Dantewada is a place of ancient, archaeological and historical importance. The Kuldevi (family goddess) of the earlier ruling dynasty of Bastar, Maa Danteshwari is the presiding deity of Dantewada. The world famous and the longest festival, Bastar Dussehra starts and ends by worshipping Danteshwari. Situated in Dantewada, Devi Danteshwari is considered a form of Maa Durga and one among the 52 Shakti peethas.
Situated in the Rajmahal premises of Jagdalpur, Maa Danteshwari temple gathers a huge crowd. The longest festival in Bastar, Dussehra, spans over 75 days, starts on the day of Hareli Amavasya by paying homage to ‘Turlukhotla’, from this place. The statue of Maa Danteshwari in Dantewada is of black granite while that of Jagdalpur is of white color.
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