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Religion
Damoh's 1851 Durga Temple Opens Twice a Year for Clay Idol Darshan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM
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The Bharat Durga Devalay in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, houses a clay idol of Goddess Durga established in 1851. The temple opens exclusively during Chaitra and Kwar Navratri, drawing devotees from across the region.
A historic shrine in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, continues to attract devotees with its unique tradition of housing a clay idol of Goddess Durga. The Bharat Durga Devalay is home to the Maa Jagat Janani, an image established in 1851 by Pandit Harprasad Bharat.
Unlike most temples that remain open year-round, this specific darbar follows a strict seasonal schedule. The temple doors open exclusively during the Chaitra and Kwar Navratri periods, allowing devotees to seek the blessings of the deity during these auspicious times.
The simplicity of the clay idol contrasts with the grandeur of the faith it inspires. Devotees from distant locations travel to Damoh specifically to catch the brief window when the temple is accessible, making these two annual occasions significant religious events for the local community and pilgrims alike.
Unlike most temples that remain open year-round, this specific darbar follows a strict seasonal schedule. The temple doors open exclusively during the Chaitra and Kwar Navratri periods, allowing devotees to seek the blessings of the deity during these auspicious times.
The simplicity of the clay idol contrasts with the grandeur of the faith it inspires. Devotees from distant locations travel to Damoh specifically to catch the brief window when the temple is accessible, making these two annual occasions significant religious events for the local community and pilgrims alike.