Devi Dakshayani Mandir

Devi Dakshayani Mandir

A grand temple of Dakshayani Devi is situated on the banks of Shivana River in the village of Lasur in Aurangabad district of Maharastra.Maa Dakshayani is the first avatar of Maa Parvati, who was born to Lord Daksha and Prasuti.

She was also known as Sati, and she was married with Lord Shiva, and she was worshipped as an incarnation of Maa Shakti Devi.

Goddess Dakshayani with a pleasing image, attractive electric lighting, a silver cap on her head and jewels all over her body. This is the only goddess in the country whose Peetha is not found anywhere other than this village. Therefore, devotees from all over the country flock to see the goddess.

Another feature of this temple is that there is an idol of a tiger in front of the idol of the goddess. This idol is carved in a block of stone. There is also an idol of a turtle on the side.There is a deepmal in front of the temple of the goddess. The tiger images carved on it attract the devotees. A beautiful lotus carved on the ceiling in the center of the temple, the carvings on the temple are handsome and beautiful.

Legend

There is a legend of the appearance of this goddess in the village of Lasur. After being insulted by her parents, Dakshayani Devi jumped into the Putrakameshti Yagya. After that, Shankara broke the jata and performed Tandav and the goddess appeared again in Lasur village.

As the goddess jumped into the Putrakameshti Yagya, this Yagya is always lit.

Twice a year a big festival is held in the village. During April-May, there is a big yatra and during Navratri, the temple is crowded with devotees for nine days.