This temple in Chhattisgarh was built on the will of the goddess, know its beliefs

Sourav Tiwari/Bilaspur: In fact, there are many stories, legends and beliefs related to the setting up of Devi Mandir. But the Mahamaya Mata temple at Bouma Nagai in Bilaspur is considered very special from this point of view. This temple was built in the 12th century by the Raja of Ratanpur. A matter related to the establishment of Mata makes this temple special.

According to the belief, the king was taking the idol of Mata Mahamaya from Malhar to Ratanpur. Meanwhile, one of the wheels of the king’s chariot broke at Bauma Nagoi. After changing the wheel, night fell and the king decided to rest there. Then the mother told the king in a dream that his temple should be established in this place. Thus Mahamaya temple was established here.

People of the area have immense faith in Ma Mahamaya. Residents of the vicinity believe that Mother Mahamaya present here is the real form of Saraswati. Due to which the education rate in the village was good since ancient times. Apart from the local residents, devotees from far and wide come here for darshan.

The temple premises contain natural beauty
This Mahamaya temple complex in Nagoya itself is very beautiful. The surrounding greenery and the shade of big dense trees always protect the temple from the harsh sunlight and provide coolness. The environment here is also attractive due to the presence of large trees and many ponds around.

Glorious History of Adishakti Mahamaya Dham
Nagoi, a historic village in the lap of Bilaspur city, tells the story of many mysteries of spirituality and history. Along with temples, ponds and some ruins, many legends about its antiquity and identity are also heard from the ancients. This village full of temples and ponds has a very important temple of Maa Mahamaya built in the twelfth century from a spiritual point of view. Brijesh Shastri, a resident of Nagoya, said that Nagoya had a settlement named Navgai as the sub-capital of Ratanpur state in ancient times. Over time the name changed to Nowgai and now Nagai.