Kukurdev Mandir Malighori Khapri Chhattisgarh
Unique temple where dog is worshipped, even veterans bow their heads
There is a temple in Chhattisgarh, India, which has different cultures and beliefs, where dogs are worshipped. The story of construction of this temple is also very interesting and people have deep faith in it. Every person who comes here definitely comes to bow his head in the temple.
There is a temple in Balod district of Chhattisgarh (kukurdev mandir of khapri balod), a unique temple. The temple is located in Khapri village, just 6 kilometers from the Balod district headquarters of Chhattisgarh. This ancient temple is known as Kukurdev Temple. This temple is dedicated not only to any deity but also to a dog.
This belief is about darshan (dog worship). Shivling is also worshiped along with the dog in Kukurdev temple. It is believed that by having darshan of Kukurdev, there is no fear of getting whooping cough (kukurkhansi) nor is there any danger of dog bite.
Politicians bow their heads here (kukurdev temple mystery) If any politician comes to this area, he definitely comes here to have darshan. A few days ago, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, who was on Balod tour, also reached here. During this time, he bowed his head before the loyalty of the voiceless animal in the Kukurdev temple and while paying homage to the people’s faith, he wished for the happiness, prosperity and prosperity of the state.
Phani Nagvanshi rulers had done renovation (kukurdev temple renovation). This historical and archaeological temple was built by Phani Nagvanshi rulers between 14th-15th century. Shivalinga is installed on the water-dhari Yonipeetha in the sanctum sanctorum. The statue of a dog devoted to Swami is also installed near it. People have unwavering faith in this place.
Kukur Dev Temple is actually a monument (kukurdev mandir facts) Actually Kukur Dev Temple is a monument, which was built in the memory of a faithful dog, later it took the form of a temple and became associated with folk faith. The story behind this temple is related to a nomad and his pet dog.
What is the story of the construction of the temple? (kukurdev mandir story) According to folk beliefs, centuries ago a Banjara came here with his dog and family. Once there was a famine in the village, Banjare took a loan from the village moneylender, but he could not return the loan. In such a situation, he mortgaged his faithful dog to the moneylender and went away from there.
After some time, a theft took place at the moneylender’s house, but the dog came to know about the stolen goods and took the moneylender there. When the moneylender dug a pit at the place indicated by the dog, he found all his wealth. Pleased with this, he put a slip around the dog’s neck and sent it to its real owner.
As soon as the dog reached the nomad, it felt as if he had run away from the moneylender. So in anger he beat the dog to death, but when he saw the slip he regretted it. After that he buried the dog at the same place and built a monument on it, which later became a temple. It was later renovated by the Naga dynasty rulers.
There is a village named Banjare near the temple. It is said that Mali Dhori village starts after crossing the road in front of Kukurdev temple of Khapri village. This village was named after the gardener Dhoti Banjara. This was the original gardener of the faithful dog and after not being able to repay the loan to the moneylender, he started living in this village.
There is a crowd of devotees during Navratri and Mahashivratri. During Navratri, people light the lamps of their wishes here. People also consider this Jyotiklash as a symbol of loyalty. Special worship is also done here during Mahashivratri.