In the temple, two
forms of Goddess Durga are commemorated. One shrine, located on the first
floor, is dedicated to Maha Gauri (form of Durga), which is open for ‘darshan’
every day. Another shrine is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani (also known as
Mahishasur-mardini), where the devotees are allowed only on the day of
‘ashtami’ in each month. It is only during the Navratras that the ‘darshan’ of
Goddess Katyayani can be had throughout the nine days.
The image of Katyayani
Devi is placed in a big hall, which can also be reached from the hall of
prayers. The gilded image of Goddess Katyayani is always dressed in rich
clothes with striking jewellery and elaborate garland of flowers. The golden
image of Katyayani attracts the attention of devotees with its huge size and
sheer divinity
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