Kamaksha Mata Temple Jaidevi

Kamaksha Mata Temple – Jaidevi

Goddess Kamakhya also known as Kamaksha Temple is located in the famous village Jaidevi of Sunder Nagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, which is famous far and wide due to its beliefs and miracles. Kamaksha means the goddess who fulfills all kinds of desires.

Kamaksha temple dedicated to Goddess Kali was constructed by the king of Suket in stone style.Over time, the temple underwent renovations at various intervals and the temple has now been given a new form, incorporating modern techniques. The construction involved the use of wood, stone, Clay, and various art forms.

The abode of the goddess is nestled in the lap of the beautiful hills of Jai Devi, which is a magnificent example of the beauty of nature’s treasure. In the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, there is a majestic idol of the goddess. Apart from the goddess, there are other revered idols of Hanuman, Bhairav and 64 yoginis in the temple which were established by the kings of Suket.

History

It is said that the history of the goddess is associated with the era of kings. Talking about history, during his reign, the king of Suket installed the idol of the goddess in JaiDevi and also constructed a magnificent temple. It is said that Centuries ago, when Sen Royal family was changing his ancient capital Pangana to his new capitals Karatarpur, Lohara and Baṇeḍ, at that time the kings had to take the goddess to their palace.
When the king of Suket was taking his family Goddess (Kuldevi) to his new capital, the goddess placed a condition before the king. In which it was said that she should be taken to the royal palace without any stops, If the king were to rest anywhere along the way, the idol of the goddess would have to be installed at that very spot.

It is believed that the king could not fulfill this condition, and as a result, he had to install the idol of his family goddess (Kuldevi) at that very place. As the chants of “Jai Devi, Jai Devi” echoed from all directions, the entire earth shimmered with joy. From that moment on, the place came to be known as Jai Devi, and it is believed that this event marked the beginning of Jai Devi’s significance.

Suket Mela is considered the main grand festival of the goddess.Navaratri and Durga Pooja are celebrated with great pomp and show every year.