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Godda News: The famous Yogini Sthan temple of Godda district is considered one of the 52 Shaktipeeths. This is a big center of faith for devotees. Especially on the first day of the new year, i.e. 1 January, this temple is flooded with devotees.
The famous Yogini Sthan temple of Godda district is considered one of the 52 Shaktipeeths. This is a big center of faith for devotees. Especially on the first day of the new year, i.e. on 1 January, this temple is flooded with devotees. Thousands of devotees from different states of the country come here to have darshan of Maa Yogini. It is believed that by bowing one’s head at the feet of Maa Yogini on the first day of the year, the entire year passes with peace, happiness and prosperity. The tradition of starting the new year with worship has been going on for years.
Yogini Sthan temple is situated amidst hills, mountains and dense forests under Pathargama block of Godda district. Surrounded by natural beauty, this place not only gives spiritual peace to the devotees, but also makes them feel very close to nature. While reaching the temple, the beautiful view of greenery, high mountains and forests attracts the devotees. After darshan, devotees also enjoy forest feast in the surrounding forests and open fields. Due to which this place has become famous as a religious place as well as picnic spot.
Devotees from far and wide come to Maa Yogini temple
There is movement of devotees throughout the year in Maa Yogini temple. Especially on Saturday and Tuesday every week, a huge crowd gathers here for puja. These days, devotees from far-flung villages as well as surrounding districts come to see the Mother Goddess. Devotees offer coconut, flowers and prasad in the temple premises and pray to Mother Yogini for the happiness, prosperity of the family and fulfillment of their wishes. Yogini Sthan Temple is a symbol of the religious identity of Godda district. On the occasion of New Year the atmosphere here becomes completely devotional. The entire area echoes with bhajans, kirtans, cheers and prayers. Special arrangements are made by the administration and the local committee to control the crowd and for the convenience of the devotees.
