Kaila Devi Temple

📍Karauli, Rajasthan

A major Shakti shrine in the Trikut hills of Karauli, kuldevi of many Rajput clans, famous for its enormous annual Lakhi Mela during Chaitra Navratri.

Primary Deity

Shakti

Location

Karauli, Rajasthan

Best Time to Visit

October to March; the Chaitra Navratri Lakhi Mela (March–April) is the grandest occasion.

Significance

Kaila Devi is venerated as a powerful protective mother-goddess and clan deity, sought for courage, protection and the fulfilment of vows. The temple is one of the most important Shakti centres of eastern Rajasthan. The Chaitra Lakhi Mela is among the largest religious fairs in the state.

About

The Kaila Devi temple stands amid the Trikut hills on the banks of the Kalisil river in Karauli district. The sanctum enshrines two idols side by side — Kaila Devi (a form of Mahalakshmi/Chamunda) and Bohra Devi — worshipped with deep devotion by pilgrims from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The goddess is the tutelary deity (kuldevi) of the erstwhile Karauli royal house and of numerous Rajput and other communities. During Chaitra Navratri the temple hosts the Lakhi Mela, a fortnight-long fair drawing lakhs of devotees who arrive on foot singing 'kankali' songs and offering coconuts and flags.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Kaila Devi Temple?

Kaila Devi Temple is primarily dedicated to Shakti.

Where is Kaila Devi Temple located?

Kaila Devi Temple is located in Karauli, Rajasthan.

What is the best time to visit Kaila Devi Temple?

October to March; the Chaitra Navratri Lakhi Mela (March–April) is the grandest occasion.

Why is Kaila Devi Temple significant?

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