Maa Jaydurga  (Baidyanath,Deoghar, Jharkhand)

Jayadurga Shakti Peeth is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. This Shakti Peeth has its significance as a Hindu pilgrimage. The mythology behind this Shakti Peeth is that the heart of Mata Sati has fallen here, and for this reason, it is also known as HridayPeeth. Shakti Peeth Jay Durga Temple at Baidyanath is the place where Sati’s Heart had fallen. Here Sati is worshipped as Jay Durga and Lord Bhairav as Baidyanath. Since the heart of Sati fell here, the place is also called as Hardapeetha or Hridaya Peeth. Lord Bhairav as Baidyanath is worshipped as one of the important twelve Jyotirlingas.

Within the campus, Jay Durga Shakti Peeth is present exactly opposite to the main temple of Baidyanath. Both the temples are connected by red colored silk ribbon in their tops known as Gathbandhan representing the holy knot tied to couples during Saptpadi in marriage. There is a belief that the couple who binds these two tops with the ribbon will have a happy family life by the blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Within the temple the idols of Durga and Parvati are present on a rock stage. People usually climb it up and offer flowers and milk to the goddesses. Many Tantriks worshiped Jay Durga and got her blessings. Here Jaganmata is worshiped in two forms. The first one being Tripura sundari / Tripura bhairavi and the second one being Chinnamasta. Tripura Sundari is worshiped with Ganesh as Rishi and Chinnamasta is worshiped with Ravanasura as Rishi.

Jay durga Shakti Peeth is located at Chitabhumi, another name of present day Deoghar. It is said that while lord Shiva was wandering in the universe with the body of Sati, heart of Sati had fallen at this place. That time, lord Shiva performed the cremation here. Hence, this place is called Chita Bhumi.

Baidyanath Shakti Peeth is the not just a Shakti Peeth, but also, an auspicious place where a person gets relieved from all diseases. It is believed that the person who visits this place, he gets freedom from all sorts of disease, and all kinds of sins. Bad or negative thoughts are removed from a person’s mind. The individual attains a higher level of Spiritual consciousness. Hence, it is called Baidyanath.

The Jayadurga temple is a simple but attractive structure made of stone with a height of 72 feet. In the sanctum are enshrined Murtis of Durga Mata and Parvati Mata on a raised stone platform. In this temple, the Goddess is also worshipped as Tripura Sundari and Chinmastika Devi by Tantriks. The temple is located exactly opposite the Jyotirling Temple. There are about 22 temples dedicated to various Devis and Devtas in this complex. Jayadurga Temple is connected to the Jyotirling Temple by a red-colored silk thread at the top of the temples.

Devotees come to this temple with great hopes. They know their prayers will be heard. Newly married couples who tie a thread between the two temples (Jayadurga and Jyotirling) are sure to be blessed with a happy married life.

How to Reach

By Air- You can reach Deoghar from Kolkata Airport or Ranchi Airport by train.

By Train – Deoghar is 6 km away from Jasidih Junction

By Road – Bayidhnath Temple is about 3km from Deoghar bus stand.