69. Maa Chamunda Devi Temple
Located right opposite of Maa Gayatri Tapobhumi,
Chamunda Devi Temple in Mathura is one of the most important spiritual retreats
to visit in India because it is believed that a hair strand of Maa Gayatri fell
on this very spot. This event is also mentioned in the sacred text of Shrimad
Bhagwat. It is believed in Satyug Lord Krishna offered salvation to a python
after which he went to seek blessings from Maa Chamunda here. he deity Maa
Chamunda is also the clan Goddess of Nand Baba and it is said that after
performing Mundan of Sri Krishna at Saraswati Kund, he also came to seek
blessings of Maa Chamunda. The temple is also believed to be a meditation
centre for Sage Shandilya and that Sri Gorakhnath also attained knowledge here.
During the festivity of Navratri, you can witness a large number of devotees
visit this shrine. In fact, on Sundays and on occasion of Akshay Navami and
Devthan Ekadashi, the entire temple premises thronged by pilgrims. The major
attraction of this place is that Chamunda Devi Temple does not have any idol
inside
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