Kaila Temple Rajasthan Facts

• Location- 23 km from Karauli

• Known as- one of the nine Shaktipeethas

• Built in- 1100 AD

• Architecture- Ancient Hindu architecture

• Dedicated- Goddess Mahalaxmi (goddess of wealth) and Kali (Goddess of Destruction)

• Best time to visit- October to March

• Principal Feats celebrated- Kali Devi fair held in month of Chaitraya

• Timings- Mass prayer is organized twice a day at 7:00 am and 06:30 pm respectively

All the streets of Kaila Devi lead to the main sanctum of Kailadevi that is located right in the heart of the city and nearest to heart for the entire population of the region. This temple efficacious as it is an important pilgrimage shrine and thousand of pilgrimages made the journey to the temple as true atonement for the songs commited and the wrong and seek divine. This spirit and fervor is evident in prayers and observances of the temple that in saturates tourists in true religious fervor. Pilgrims here experience the true power of faith and the exuberance with which it is practiced.

Kaila Devi Temple History

Kaila Devi temple history dates back to the 1100 AD during the rule of the Jadun Rajput rulers. The temple was dedicated as tutelary of the particular region. Tutelary meaning the main patroness of the region. Kaila Devi is adored as both Goddess Mahalaxmi that is the (Goddess of wealth) and Goddess Kali the (Goddess of Destruction).The red flags that are placed in and around the temple were planted by devotees during the course of the generations. Till today devotees who visit the temple places their bhog along with the flags in the temple.

Kalia Devi Temple Architecture- Kaila Devi temple architecture has stood the test of time and is wonderful example of building contrivance. Till today the temple has not crumbled or being subject to ruins in any sort of manner. The frontage of the temple holds intricate mosaic and relief work. The large Shikkara of the temple is also an architectural marvel. There is chowk in front of the main temple that is opened and on either side there is a verandah. The area around the temple is also adorned with various statutes. Another unique feature is that the temple is located at the foothills of the mountain and is surrounded by greenery.

Kaila Devi Temple rituals and observances- A major part of the Kaila Devi rituals and observances are the mass prayers offered to the Goddess in the morning at 7:00 am and 06:30 pm respectively. The atmosphere during theses prayers are electrifyingly spiritual. Individual irrespective of the weather conditions line up to seek the graces and blessings of the Kalia Devi. During the evening prayers the ambience of the temple is one of prayer high spirits.

Kaila Devi Temple Fair- the Kaila devil temple fair is celebrated annually during the month of Chaitra (May- June). The festival lasts for a fortnight. The fair gets an annual footfall of close to 2, 00,000 visitors per year. The ritual of Kanak- Dandotis is staunchly and strictly forward by devotees. Devotees cover long distance on foot or either on bended knee lying prostrate. Devotees endure the rigors of their observances without food or water. Groups of the Mina tribesmen perform in dance and song creating a lively atmosphere for the devotees.